Frequently Asked Questions
At Douglas & Boykin, PLLC, we strive to answer all of our clients’ questions as we proceed with their case. Below are some of the questions clients commonly ask during the first phone call or encounter.
- Do you charge for an initial consultation?
- What is a contingency fee case?
- Do you take credit cards?
- In a divorce, can you represent the husband and the wife?
- Where are you licensed to practice?
- Do you give tax advice?
- Can you guarantee you will win my case?
- Do you provide pro bono representation?
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Do you charge for an initial consultation?
Generally, no, but it depends on the type of legal matter you have. We usually provide a free initial consultation to individual clients.
What is a contingency fee case?
In a contingency fee case, our firm agrees to collect its fees from the recovery we make on your legal matter. In other words, if we do not win you money, we do not get paid. At Douglas & Boykin, PLLC, we take these cases on a very limited basis.
Yes. We accept Visa, MasterCard, and Discover.
In a divorce, can you represent the husband and the wife?
No, even if both parties agree. We strictly adhere to Rules of Professional Conduct, which, among other things, prevent us from representing adverse parties.
Where are you licensed to practice?
Members of the firm are licensed to practice in the District of Columbia, Maryland, and New York and in corresponding federal courts.
The firm represents clients in the following courts:
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No. Taxation is a highly specialized area of law. Our firm does not take on tax matters.
Can you guarantee you will win my case?
No, we can never make such a guarantee because every case is unique. We evaluate every case’s strengths and weaknesses at the outset and advise clients about their options and the possible outcomes.
Do you provide pro bono representation?
Yes, but on a very limited basis. We make the decision to accept a pro bono case based on the nature of the case and anticipated costs.
