You Can Afford An Attorney!
 

Limited Scope Representation is Affordable Representation!

You can retain this firm to represent you for a limited purpose only. If you choose limited scope representation, you decide what tasks this firm will perform on your behalf.

Limited scope representation offers you the following:

I. Coaching only

The attorney provides consultation only. The attorney advises you as to the legal process and the law so that you are prepared to adequately represent yourself in your dissolution or paternity case.

II. Document preparation

The attorney prepares your paperwork including the Petition or Response, Declarations, Motions, Orders to Show Cause, Judgments, Subpoenas and correspondence.

II. Performing Specific Tasks

The attorney completes specific tasks for you as agreed upon by you and the attorney. For example, the client and the attorney may agree that the attorney will perform any of the following tasks:

• File and serve papers;
• Formulate strategy and tactics;
• Investigate facts and propound discovery;
• Obtain documents;
• Review correspondence and pleadings;
• Appear in court on behalf of the Client;
• Run computer support programs;
• Take depositions;
• Review depositions and documents obtained from other to provide an analysis of same;
• Legal research and analysis;
• Contact and prepare witnesses for trial or a hearing;
• Draft or analyze settlement proposals;
• Select expert witnesses;
• Outline testimony;
• Trial or negotiation preparation; and
• Review orders and judgments that client drafts
   

Frequently Asked Questions
 

What are some examples of how to use Limited Scope Representation?

You may have a hearing scheduled but you have already filed your own response. You can retain this office to appear for that hearing only.

You may be handling your own matter but be confused regarding how to respond to complicated discovery requests you have received. You can retain this office to review the discovery, and prepare your responses and/or objections as appropriate.

You may have a full agreement but not know how to have it entered as a Final Judgment. You can retain this office to prepare the Final Judgment based on your agreement. 

These are just a few of the tasks for which you may need the assistance of an attorney despite your best efforts to handle your matter as a self-represented party.

What are the benefits?

There are several benefits.

Limited scope representation allows you to complete work on your own case yourself and remain actively involved with the process. However, you also have an attorney 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

Limited scope representation can also be financially beneficial as you will not be paying an attorney to handle every aspect of your case.

Why choose an attorney instead of a paralegal or document preparation service?

Paralegals and mediation services cannot give you legal advice and are not bound by the same standards as attorneys who are licensed by the State of California.

Do courts accept this type of legal assistance?

Yes. As you may have already experienced, the Court hold self-represented litigants to the same standard as attorneys as it relates to knowledge of the law and proper courtroom procedure.

It is imperative, however, that if you and your attorney agree upon limited scope representation, the specific items to be completed by the attorney be contained in a written agreement. 

Additionally, it is important that you try to return to the same attorney or office each time you have a limited scope task to be completed. Otherwise, you may spend a substantial amount of money paying a new person to become familiar with your case each time that you consult.

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