Melanie D. Flynn Law Office was created by its namesake with an Access to Justice Initiative inspired business model. We are passionate about providing accessible and affordable legal services by breaking down barriers and adapting to the ever-changing economic environment.
Our most commonly used service, that allows you to have an appointment to sit down with a lawyer and discuss the legal issues you are currently dealing with. This consultation of up to 60 minutes involves information gathering, advice on what to do going forward and different service options we provide. This is a single service with no pressure to go forward further if you do not need additional assistance. If you do not know where to start with your matter, this is a good first step!
Our strategy sessions are particularly beneficial for clients at an early stage in their matter or are looking to set-up a legal coaching arrangement. However, these can be booked at any stage in your case and will be individually tailored to you and your legal issue. We offer a lite version of this service as well. Contact us for details.
Included:
Up to 2 hour session with a lawyer to:
Get overview of your rights, responsibilities and entitlements at law;
Identify possible solutions, strategies, legal arguments and/or proposals to resolve your matter;
Identify information you need to gather to move forward with your case;
Put together a straightforward and easy “To Do” list to get you to the next stage in the process;
Get recommendations about the best way to deal with the issues and obstacles you may be encountering; and
Written report of meeting, known as our ‘game plan”, with strategies and next steps provided to you as a follow up to give you a guideline for going forward.
We provide regular legal services where you are fully represented by a lawyer throughout the entire duration of your matter.
Includes:
A traditional lawyer-client relationship wherein the lawyer is hired to handle the entire matter for you at your direction;
Your lawyer manages your case, but does not act without receiving your go ahead;
Most expensive because it requires the most work on behalf of our firm.
You can “unbundle” your services and have us represent you on a “a-la-carte” basis. This option allows you to pick and choose which services you want to use going forward. It also requires you to take on some of the work yourself.
Includes:
Pick and choose the services you want the lawyer to perform;
You manage your own case with the assistance of a lawyer;
Lawyer can draft legal documents, correspondence, court documents, contracts, etc. at your request;
Allows you to cut down on costs by taking on some of the work yourself.
We provide behind the scenes legal services while you represent yourself. A lawyer acts as your coach and prepares you for each step of your matter.
Includes:
You represent yourself with preparatory strategy sessions and ongoing behind the scenes work by a lawyer;
Your lawyer can be “on call” during your court appearances to act as a lifeline for you to call for assistance;
Assistance with preparing correspondence, court documents and contracts - lawyer can also draft documents for you at your instruction; and
Assistance with legal research, crafting legal arguments, negotiation and preparing for court appearances, mediation sessions, etc.