Where is the office located?

The office is located in downtown San Jose at 4 N. Second Street, Suite 590.

How do I make an appointment?

Appointments can be made by telephone during our normal business hours. Our phone number is (408) 293-8993 and we are usually in the office between the hours of 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. Monday through Friday, depending on our court schedule any given week. If we are not in the office when you call, please leave us a message and we will return your call when we get back. When you make an appointment, we will be as flexible with your schedule as we can be given restrictions such as court schedule and previous client appointments.

How much will this cost me?

This is the question of most concern to many people, and the one we can give the least concrete answer to. While we would like to be able to set a fee up front that will be acceptable to you, many factors beyond our control will ultimately determine the final fee. We do offer a 30-minute initial consultation during which time the factors influencing your case and, by extension, your fees can be discussed. This initial consultation is free upon deposit of retainer.  If an attorney is not retained, consultation must be paid for based upon the rate of $350 per hour. 

How long will this take?

Just as it is impossible to say how much a particular case will cost, it is impossible to say how much time a case is going to take. Please be assured that we will try to resolve your case as rapidly as possible given the particulars of your case and while still making sure that all issues in the case dealt with appropriately.

What counties/cities does this law office cover?

This practice covers the whole of Santa Clara County.

What is the difference between litigation, mediation, collaboration, and negotiation?

Litigation means that both parties have an attorney, or they may choose to represent themselves, and the case is decided in court by a judge based upon evidence presented. In mediation the two parties use one attorney to facilitate an agreement that resolves all of the issues of their case. Each party is encouraged to use a separate attorney to review all agreements prepared by the mediator and to provide legal advice as necessary throughout the mediation process. Collaboration involves both parties being represented by attorneys, but the parties decide not to go to court and the issues of the case are resolved through a series of negotiation sessions. Negotiation is a situation in which the two parties and/or their attorneys negotiate an agreement with partial or no court involvement, depending on the particular case.