We would be happy to answer any questions. Mr. Segal encourages potential clients to call 212-513-0665. He speaks directly to his clients, spending the necessary time for them to understand their rights, the legal process, and what to expect. When he is not in, he returns calls as quickly as possible.
Below are answers to a few of the most common questions we are asked:
Q: Do I have to pay for the initial consultation?
A: No; we are pleased to discuss your potential case at no cost to you, to help determine the legal merits of your situation. There is no cost for this initial consultation.
Q: May I bring a friend with me to our consultation?
A: Yes; if you have a trusted family advisor, friend, or other family member whom you would like to accompany you, please feel free to bring that person along.
Q: If I am not able to travel, are you able to come to me to discuss my possible case?
A: Yes. We will readily visit you at home, at a care facility, in the hospital, wherever. If travel is possible but difficult for you, we can arrange for round-trip transportation to our office.
Q: I understand most lawyers charge by the hour. How do I pay for your services?
A: We are not paid by the hour; but rather, we work on a contingency-fee basis, meaning that our right to an attorney fee is dependent upon a successful financial outcome of the case. A contingency-style fee payment structure has long been traditional in personal injury matters. There are two court-permitted methods for calculating the attorney fee; they are both based on a percentage of the financial recovery, which is paid to the attorney following the receipt of the financial settlement or the amount of the judgment at the conclusion of the trial. Both are contingency-based and will be explained in detail at our first meeting, and you will have the opportunity to select the option that works best for you.