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However, if you need a telephone consultation or a web conference, with or without video, I have the capability to set it up. I also have a virtual meeting room and can set up a meeting for up to 10 or more people on the website, and unlimited audio participants. WHAT I CAN DO IN THE WAY OF SERVICES: Often, people are just out there dealing with problems and do not have a clue which direction to turn. What I do is
WHAT I DO NOT DO: I do not conduct or defend litigation, and I do not travel to attend face to face meetings, ADR processes, small claims court appeals, etc. I do not act as an "attorney-locator" for anyone that does not consult with me as a client. I need to know what is going on before I will help someone find an attorney. [Please respect these guidelines - do not call me and ask me "if you have a case". I will not take preliminary information over the telephone unless it is an emergency situation and I am available to participate in a short discussion, and arrangements can be made at that time for payment for services. And I cannot give attorney names of someone here or there who is "just like me". I provide a menu of services to clientele (the "big" and "little" guys as well) that not many other attorneys I know of provide. I know very few attorneys in this state with considerable HOA experience that will even talk to owners. I do know some though, and can explain to clients, once I know the problem, of how to find the right kind of help for their needs.] RATES: My rates are $325 per hour, one hour minimum, paid up front. That covers a consultation call. If there are documents to review, I take a retainer of at least 2 hours ($650) and charge the time as it is used, again, with a 1 hour minimum. That amount might be higher depending on the documents you would want me to review. [DO NOT SEND ANY DOCUMENTS UNSOLICITED. THAT IS NOT THE WAY TO GET MY HELP.] If someone needs more in the way of services, I estimate the time for services given the facts, and take a retainer up front for the time that I believe will be involved. I do not give legal advice for free. MY LIMITATIONS: Be advised that I cannot give legal advice on any matters relating to law in any other state. I practice California law, know it, and advise on it. I can give practical advice, and you can also find much practical advice in my articles, books and newsletters. I cannot give advice in a situation where a conflict of interest may arise. So I need to know all potential parties and need the following information prior to arranging a telephone consultation or services: Name of all Client/Participant(s): _____________________________________________________________ Who you are: (HOA Board member, HO, attorney, other): ________________________________________________________________________ Address:______________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________ Telephone No./Contact Information:___________________________________________ Fax Number for contact:________________________ email address:_____________________ Name of Association or Any Other Party That Might Be Involved, including attorneys: ____________________________________________________________________________ Name of Managing Agent (if none, put self-managed): _____________________________________________________________________________ What is Your Relationship in/to the Association? (Board member, owner, manager, etc.): _____________________________________________________________________________ Brief nature of problems/questions (subject matter only): Try to stick with 50 words or less. _____________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________ DOCUMENT REVIEW: My office is paperless. I accept only electronic files, faxed documents, and in selected cases, copies. I do not accept any documents until an attorney-client relationship has been formed and I have agreed to provide services and receive documents. Tell me the documents you would like me to review: _____________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________ Tell me how you would plan to pay for services: ____ check (which would be mailed to the address below with instructions for calling you) ____ credit card (which information could be sent to me by fax or email) You can: FAX THE FORM TO: 925-215-8454 OR EMAIL THE FORM TO: Califcondoguru@aol.com OR MAIL THE FORM TO THE ADDRESS BELOW: BETH A. GRIMM, P.L.C. 3478 Buskirk Ave., Ste. 1000, Pleasant Hill, CA 94523 Ph. (925) 746-7177 Fax (925) 215-8454 email: Califcondoguru@aol.com As soon as I have a chance to look at this form, I will contact you or send you an email about whether I can provide services. I will have to do a conflicts check so make sure that you list all potentially involved parties. It usually takes not more than a few days to provide a response, but it could take up to a week. You may call and tell me you sent it if you want to try and expedite a response.
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