In an initial consultation, we will ask you to describe your situation in your own words and tell us what you are hoping to accomplish. We will then outline the legal issues we see, discuss possible paths forward, and explain how our firm may be able to help. The consultation is an opportunity for both […]

Yes. Cooper Legal Firm PC represents clients in North Carolina and in certain matters in Georgia and Nevada, subject to licensing in each jurisdiction. We will explain clearly what we can and cannot do for you in a particular state before you decide to retain us.

Our fee structure depends on the type of matter. Transactional work, family law work, and most estate planning engagements are usually billed on an hourly or flat-fee basis, which we will discuss with you before work begins. Litigation, real estate, and fraud matters may involve hourly fees, pay upon salearrangements, or hybrids, depending on the […]

For family law, real estate, business or transactional matters, we recommend that you gather any existing contracts, documents, correspondence, and materials related to your issue. For litigation matters, it is helpful to collect account statements, emails, text messages, business and real estate documents, and any written communications with opposing parties, brokers, or advisors. For estate […]

No. Sending us a message through the website, email, or any electronic form does not by itself create an attorney-client relationship. We only become your lawyers after we have reviewed any potential conflicts, agreed to accept your matter, and both you and the firm have signed a written engagement agreement. Until that point, you should […]

Generally, communications between a prospective client and a lawyer for the purpose of seeking legal advice are protected by rules of confidentiality and, in many circumstances, by the attorney-client privilege. There are exceptions under the law, and contacting us through a public or shared device or email can pose risks to confidentiality. We will explain […]

We believe in regular, clear communication. In most matters, we will agree with you on a communication plan at the outset, including who your primary point of contact will be and how often you can expect updates. We use email, secure document sharing, phone calls, and video conferences, and we encourage clients to reach out […]