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Important Information for Your Consultation:
How to Be Prepared for Your Consultation
Your time will be best utilized if you are prepared.
- If you have been served with a lawsuit, bring all papers you were served with and any evidence you may have (contracts, invoices, bills, etc.).
- Real property consultation – depending on the nature of your case, bring all of your relevant real estate documents. Depending on the issue, you may want to bring your real estate purchase and sale agreement, preliminary title report, home inspection report, deeds, leases, covenants or whatever documents you think may be relevant to your case.
- Bankruptcy – bring the names, addresses, and amount owed your creditors; your past six months of pay-stubs; and you most recently filed federal income tax return, if these documents are available.
- Estate plan – bring any estate planning documents that you have executed in the past including wills, powers of attorney, community property agreements and health care directives.
Be Truthful
Be prepared to tell the whole truth. An attorney can advise you best and plan the most advantageous strategy for your case only
if he knows all of the facts up front.
Ask Questions
I don’t expect you to know all of the answers so don’t be afraid to ask questions. Write them down and check them off
as they are answered.
Some legal issues are complex and require legal research in order for an attorney to render an opinion. In complex cases,
research cannot be performed during the consultation. Facts and information are gathered during the first consultation, then
the attorney will perform legal research and, following the research, will consult with you again.
Discuss Fees and Costs
All consultations are subject to a fee, except personal injury, estate planning and bankruptcy consultations. A retainer fee
is required in all cases accepted by the attorney except personal injury and bankruptcy cases. The amount of the retainer is
set by the attorney during the initial consultation and varies depending on a number of factors, such as the type and
complexity of the case and issues individual to your case.
A fee agreement will be prepared for all clients. Take time to review the agreement and feel free to ask questions at any time.
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Directions to My Office
If you are coming from Bainbridge Island…
Take Highway 305 across the Agate Pass Bridge. Make the first right after crossing the bridge. Drive through Suquamish
to the Albertsons and make a right onto Highway 104. Follow Highway 104 into Kingston. As you approach the ferry terminal, get
in the far right hand lane. One block before the ferry terminal, turn right onto Ohio and immediately make a left into the
shared parking lot for the Main Street Ale House, Luna Bella and the Coffee Exchange. The office is located on the second floor
above Luna Bella.
If you are coming from Central or South Kitsap and Poulsbo…
Take Highway 3 to Poulsbo. Make a left onto Bond Road which later turns into Highway 104. Follow Highway 104 into Kingston.
As you approach the ferry terminal, get in the far right hand lane. One block before the ferry terminal, turn right onto Ohio and
immediately make a left into the shared parking lot for the Main Street Ale House, Luna Bella and the Coffee Exchange. The office
is located on the second floor above Luna Bella.
If you are driving from Edmonds
After you drive off the ferry, make the first left onto Ohio. Cross Highway 104
(be careful, this is a four lane one-way street near the ferry terminal). Immediately make a left into the shared parking
lot for the Main Street Ale House, Luna Bella and the Coffee Exchange. The office is located on the second floor above Luna Bella.
If you are on foot, Walk straight 1/2 block from the ferry terminal. The office is located on the second floor above
Luna Bella restaurant.
If you are walking on the ferry at Edmonds
After you get off the gangway, follow the walkway. Keep going straight, and cross the first street. The office is located above the
Luna Bella Restaurant one-half block from the ferry terminal.
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Contact Information
Telephone: 360-297-8500
Fax: 360-297-8511
Postal address: PO Box 1314, Kingston WA 98346
Physical address: 11227 State Highway 104 NE, Kingston WA 98346
Email Disclaimer
I am unable to personally read, review or answer any e-mail sent directly to me by non-clients. If you wish to set up an appointment,
please send an e-mail message to my receptionist at frontdesk@kitsapattorney.com. For any time-sensitive issues, please call
for an appointment. My receptionist will be happy to set an appointment for you and I to discuss your legal needs.
There is a fee for all consultations, except personal injury, bankruptcy or estate planning consultations.
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