ON A LIMITED BUDGET, BUT STILL NEED AN ATTORNEY:

Consider Limited Scope Representation (LSR)

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Limited Scope Representation (LSR) is a way that you can use The Law Offices of Howell & Howell to help you, so that you have the assistance of a lawyer, but only with certain parts of your case.

  1. What are the benefits of LSR?
  2. What are the costs of LSR?
  3. What are some examples of how the Law Offices of Howell & Howell use LSR?
  4. Do you feel your case can be managed with a LSR?

1. What are the benefits of LSR?

The benefit to you is that you can use your litigation budget best by doing the simpler parts of the case yourself and allowing The Law Offices of Howell & Howell to spend their time on the complicated tasks that you do not think you can handle effectively yourself. This way you maintain greater control of your case than if the attorney was handling the entire case.

Remember that The Law Offices of Howell & Howell have the education and experience to work on the more technical parts of your case, guide you throughout the court process, and spot important legal issues that you may not see on your own.

2. What are the costs of LSR?

One of the real advantages of LSR is the client’s ability to control costs. You determine what part of the case you want The Law Offices of Howell & Howell to handle and we will give you a fixed price for those services. Thus, rather than wondering how much in fees your attorney is generating, you know up front the total cost of the matter you contracted for.

3. What are some examples of LSR?

The Law Offices of Howell & Howell can make an agreement that you will perform some of the work in your case and they will handle other matters. For example:

  • You can just consult The Law Offices of Howell & Howell and get legal information and advice about your case when you need it.
  • You can hire The Law Offices of Howell & Howell to represent you on certain issues in your case (such as child support and/or custody) while you do the rest yourself.
  • You can hire The Law Offices of Howell & Howell to prepare the forms and other court documentation but file them yourself and represent yourself at the hearings.
  • You can hire The Law Offices of Howell & Howell to coach you on how to represent yourself at court hearings and help in the preparation of evidence that you will present in court.
  • You can hire The Law Offices of Howell & Howell to help you with the more complicated parts of your case such as discovery and legal research while you do the simpler tasks yourself.

If you choose to handle your case this way, remember that communication and teamwork with The Law Offices of Howell & Howell is the key to success in limited scope representation cases. You must make sure to discuss your legal matter with the attorney in detail and ask questions about issues that are not clear to you. Remember that you and your attorney must have a clear understanding of each other’s assignments.

4. Do you feel your case can be managed with a LSR?

Then call or email The Law Offices of Howell & Howell now for an appointment and consultation to see if LSR would be the best way to manage your case.

CALL: 626-568-1900 or EMAIL: info@howellfamilylaw.com

Located in Pasadena, California, the Law Offices of Howell & Howell represents men and women in family law and divorce matters throughout the San Fernando Valley - San Gabriel Valley - Inland Empire area, including clients throughout the communities in and around Pasadena, La Canada, San Marino, Los Angeles, Burbank, Glendale, Alhambra, Arcadia, Azusa, Glendora, Covina, West Covina, El Monte, San Bernardino and Riverside, CA.