Thank you for retaining our law firm to represent
you in your case. Our office has specialized in
handling your type of case for many years. We
will do our best to achieve the best possible
result for you.
The following information is provided so that
you can gain understanding of the various stages
in the handling of a legal case. We hope that
you will review this material at this time and
will keep it for future reference as your case
progresses.
Please understand that no two cases are exactly
the same. We know that your case is important
to you and we will pay particular attention to
the specific facts and details which make your
case unique. Unfortunately, it is not possible
for us to predict exactly what will happen with
your case, nor exactly when it will happen. Sometimes
cases which we expected would be settled end up
going to trial and sometimes cases we expected
to go to trial are concluded by settlement at
any number of the steps along the various stages
of case handling.
Although it is true that approximately 90% of
the cases settle at some point before trial, we
prepare each case as if it were going to trial.
In that way, we let the other side know that we
are serious and intend to prosecute the case to
the fullest extent of the law. We believe that
this type of philosophy permits us to negotiate
from a position of strength and that best results
come from bargaining in a strong position. As
the following text will advise you in detail,
there are many stages and steps involved in the
handling of a case from beginning until end. Usually,
it takes approximately one year to 18 months to
accomplish the work. However, due to the substantial
congestion in the courts, many times these steps
are accomplished over a longer time period since
many cases have to wait up to five years in order
to get a trial date. As a result, substantial
time may pass between significant developments.
Please be assured that we will keep you informed
of all significant developments, particularly
as regard settlement. This case is yours and you
will be notified when settlement offers are received
and counseled as to what we feel the responses
should be.
Even if you do not hear from us for lengthy periods
of time, you can be assured that your case is
following its normal course of preparation. But,
if you have a question, please do not hesitate
to call or make an appointment to come in for
a personal conference concerning any questions
you may have. Also, should you become involved
in any way in another accident, please notify
us immediately as it may affect your present case.
If you require assistance in other legal matters,
please feel free to contact us. Most importantly,
please keep us informed as to your most current
address and telephone number as we may need to
reach you on short notice.
Your confidence expressed by retaining us is very
much appreciated and we look forward to being
of service to you.
Russell E Nordstrom
Attorney at Law |
