Why Give a 5 Minute Free Screening Consultation?

The Firm gives  free 5 minute screening consultations for several reasons:
(1) the schedule limitations of the attorney and the potential clients prevent emergency meetings;
(2) a brief explanation of the matter by the caller can often tell us if the Firm cannot assist;
(3) 50% of callers' questions can be answered in 5 minutes;
(4) a brief conversation can often  tell both parties if their personalities can mesh to form a long-term attorney-client relationship; and
(5) nobody wants to waste time, travel,  PTO, and $85.00/30 minutes to be told within 5 minutes of the office consultation that the Firm cannot help.