Before retaining ME Law, you should understand how the firm approaches communication, costs, litigation strategy, client involvement, and the lawyer-client relationship. ME Law’s objective is to provide clear information from the outset so that you understand the legal process, the work being undertaken, the financial implications, and what will be expected from you as the matter progresses.
Transparency is central to the relationship. From the initial consultation onward, ME Law aims to explain the legal process, the available options, the principal risks, and the potential consequences of different strategies in clear terms. Legal proceedings can involve uncertainty, so the firm’s role is to provide a candid assessment based on the available facts, evidence, and law rather than promise a particular outcome.
For more information about the initial assessment, see What is a consultation at ME Law?.
Costs and billing should also be understood at the outset. Depending on the engagement, you may be required to provide retainer funds, and legal fees and disbursements may arise as the matter develops. ME Law aims to communicate clearly about costs and billing practices so that financial considerations can be incorporated into litigation strategy rather than treated as an afterthought.
Client involvement is an important part of effective representation. You may be asked to provide documents, explain the factual history, identify relevant evidence, respond to questions, review materials, and provide instructions at key stages. In an active civil proceeding, this can include assisting counsel with pleadings, documentary production, preparation for an Examination for Discovery, mediation, or other procedural steps.
The client-lawyer relationship is therefore collaborative. ME Law provides legal analysis, strategic advice, and advocacy, while the client contributes the factual knowledge, business context, objectives, and instructions required to move the matter forward.
Communication should remain clear and proportionate throughout the file. ME Law’s approach is to keep clients informed about meaningful developments, upcoming procedural steps, decisions requiring instructions, and issues that may affect strategy or cost. For more detail, see How will ME Law communicate with me during my case, and how often will I receive updates?.
Professionalism, competency, and time management are also part of the firm’s stated approach to client service. The objective is to manage the legal work efficiently, respond to developments appropriately, and deliver legal services that are proportionate to the needs and financial circumstances of the client.
Before retaining ME Law, you should therefore be comfortable with the proposed scope of representation, anticipated costs, communication approach, your own role in the matter, and the strategic objectives of the engagement.
For the broader process of becoming a client, see How do I become a client of ME Law?.
Contact ME Law if you would like to discuss a potential litigation engagement.