Yes. ME Law conducts consultations both remotely and in person, and either format is intended to provide the same substantive discussion and preparation. The choice is primarily about what is most practical for you and your matter.
For the first meeting, some clients prefer to attend in person because it gives them an opportunity to meet the lawyer and team directly. Others choose a remote consultation to reduce travel time or make scheduling easier.
Whichever format you choose, the preparation described in What happens during a consultation? still applies. ME Law will complete the appropriate conflict check before substantive advice is provided, and the relevant documents and factual summary should be provided in advance so that the meeting can focus on legal analysis rather than basic intake.
The available formats include:
- In person: meeting with counsel at ME Law’s office.
- Remote: consultation by phone or video, with relevant documents provided in advance.
- Ongoing remote communication: after the initial meeting, many day-to-day communications can be handled through phone calls, video meetings, and email.
- On-location meetings: where appropriate and arranged with the firm, counsel may be able to meet at another location.
The format of the consultation does not change its purpose. Whether you meet remotely or in person, the objective is the same: review the available information, identify the legal and procedural issues, discuss risk and strategy, and determine what further steps may be appropriate.
Where additional legal work is required after the consultation, the engagement may proceed through a defined limited-scope retainer or a broader litigation retainer, depending on the matter and the work required.
If the matter involves a large volume of documentation, the question is not whether the meeting is remote or in person. A separate or limited-scope review may still be needed before counsel can responsibly provide detailed advice. See Do I need to prepare anything before an initial consultation? for how ME Law approaches document-heavy matters.
You can also review What is a consultation at ME Law? for the scope of the initial assessment and When should you consider booking a consultation? if you are deciding whether now is the right time to seek advice.
Book a consultation and let ME Law know whether you prefer to meet remotely or in person.