A focused consultation with Stavros Law gives you practical guidance, a clearer view of your options, and a plan for what comes next and the ability to meet face-to-face with your lawyer and ask questions you have.
If you are looking for legal advice, you need to schedule a consultation with an attorney. Some situations simply demand a consultation - they cannot and should not be answered over the phone. You need a lawyer to review relevant documents or information, meet with you and obtain all relevant information, and provide advice about a course of action. A paid consultation gives you dedicated time with an attorney to discuss the facts, identify risks, and understand the options available to you.
The case for acting early
Why pay for a consultation up front?
Legal problems rarely announce themselves in advance. By the time a situation feels urgent, options have often narrowed — deadlines have passed, documents have been signed, or statements have been made that are difficult to walk back. A paid consultation is an investment in clarity: you get a candid assessment of your exposure, an honest view of your options, and a concrete plan — before the situation controls you.
Catch problems before they compound
Many legal disputes are far more expensive to resolve after the fact than to prevent. An hour (or a few hours) of attorney time early in a situation can identify risks you did not know existed and help you avoid costly mistakes.
Understand your real exposure
Without legal advice, it is easy to underestimate (or overestimate) how serious a situation is. A consultation gives you an accurate picture of what you are actually facing, so you can make informed decisions rather than guesses.
Know your options before you act
Signing an agreement, responding to a demand, or making a personnel decision without legal input can foreclose options you did not know you had. A consultation ensures you understand the full range of choices available to you.
Protect your negotiating position
What you say (and what you do not say) in the early stages of a dispute or transaction can significantly affect the outcome. An attorney can help you engage strategically from the start rather than reacting under pressure.
Get a realistic cost-benefit analysis
Litigation, regulatory proceedings, and contract disputes are expensive. A consultation helps you weigh the realistic cost of pursuing or defending a matter against the value of what is at stake, so you can decide with clear eyes.
Dedicated, focused attorney time
A paid consultation means an attorney has reviewed your documents and facts before you meet. You get substantive advice tailored to your situation (not a general overview) from the first conversation.
For individuals
When individuals benefit most
You are still employed but sense your job may be at risk
You do not have to wait until you are terminated to get legal advice. If you are experiencing performance warnings, a hostile dynamic with a supervisor, retaliation for raising a concern, or other signs that your employment is in jeopardy, a consultation can help you understand your rights while you still have the most options. An attorney can advise you on how to document what is happening, how to respond to your employer in ways that protect rather than undermine your position, what steps may help preserve your job, and how to ensure you have the strongest possible case if termination does occur. Acting early (while you are still employed) often makes a significant difference in the outcome.
You received a severance package and have 21 days to sign
Severance agreements often include broad releases of legal claims. Before you sign — or walk away — an attorney can tell you what rights you are giving up, whether the offer is fair given your situation, and whether there is room to negotiate.
You were terminated and are not sure if it was lawful
Not every termination is wrongful, but some are. A consultation helps you understand whether your employer's conduct crossed a legal line, what evidence matters, and what your realistic options are before the statute of limitations runs.
You are being asked to sign a non-compete or restrictive covenant
Non-compete agreements can limit your career options for years. An attorney can assess whether the agreement is enforceable under Utah law, identify problematic provisions, and advise you on how to respond before you are bound.
You are experiencing harassment or a hostile work environment
Timing and documentation matter enormously in harassment and hostile work environment claims. A consultation early in the situation helps you understand your rights, preserve your options, and avoid missteps that could undermine a future claim.
You received a demand letter or are being threatened with a lawsuit
Responding to a demand letter without legal advice — or ignoring it — can have serious consequences. An attorney can assess the strength of the claim, advise on your exposure, and help you respond in a way that protects your interests.
You are purchasing or selling real property and have concerns about the transaction
Real estate transactions involve significant financial exposure. A consultation can identify title issues, contract risks, or disclosure problems before closing — when they are still fixable.
For businesses
When businesses benefit most
You are about to terminate an employee and want to know your exposure
Employment terminations carry legal risk, particularly when the employee is in a protected class, has recently raised a complaint, or is subject to an employment agreement. A consultation before the termination can help you structure the decision to minimize liability.
A former employee or competitor is misusing your trade secrets or confidential information
Trade secret misappropriation moves fast. An attorney can assess whether you have a viable claim, advise on preservation of evidence, and help you act quickly — including seeking emergency injunctive relief if warranted.
You received a demand letter, EEOC charge, or notice of litigation
Early legal involvement in a threatened or pending claim can significantly affect the outcome. A consultation helps you understand the strength of the claim, your litigation exposure, and whether early resolution makes sense.
You are entering a significant contract or business relationship
Contracts define the terms of your obligations and remedies if something goes wrong. A consultation before you sign can identify unfavorable terms, missing protections, and provisions that could create unexpected liability down the road.
You have a partnership or shareholder dispute brewing
Business relationship disputes are often easier to resolve — and less expensive — when addressed early. A consultation can help you understand your rights under the governing documents, assess your options, and decide how to proceed before positions harden.
You are restructuring, acquiring, or winding down a business
Transactions and restructurings create legal exposure that is not always obvious. A consultation can surface employment, contract, regulatory, and liability issues that should be addressed before the transaction closes or the entity is dissolved.
Practice areas
What we can cover in a consultation
Employment decisions
Review a severance agreement, workplace concern, ongoing employment issue, non-compete, compensation issue, or potential options before you make a decision that may impact your legal rights.
Business decisions
Talk through a personnel matter, contract issue, organizational or partnership issue, demand letter, governance question, or potential litigation risk management issue.
Real estate and transactions
Discuss a commercial lease, purchase agreement, property dispute, or transaction-related legal question, or obtain advice concerning an ongoing matter.
Health care and professional matters
Explore regulatory, compliance, reimbursement, contract, employment, or business issues affecting a practice or professional relationship.
The process
What to expect
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Share the essentials
Use the form to tell us what you legal question you have, what advice you are seeking and other details related to the advice you are seeking.
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We review the request
Our team will determine the relevant information we need to obtain from you, set up a time for a consultation, quote you the fee, and set up the consultation as soon as practicable.
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Schedule your time
We will schedule a time to meet with you in-person, by videoconference or over the phone to obtain the details related to your situation, provide advice on next steps, and discuss costs and a plan of action.
Frequently asked questions
Paid consultation questions
How long is a paid consultation?+
Most consultations are scheduled for one hour at a set fee. For some matters, a 30-minute consultation may be available. We will discuss the appropriate format and fee before the appointment is confirmed.
What does the consultation include?+
The consultation includes up to an hour of attorney time to review the documents and information you provide and to meet with you about your situation. The exact scope is confirmed when the consultation is scheduled. If additional time is needed, we will let you know.
How should I prepare?+
Bring or send the documents, timeline, correspondence, agreements, and other information requested that will help the attorney understand the issue. We will let you know what is most useful before the meeting.
Does a consultation mean the firm will represent me?+
A consultation is designed to provide focused legal advice and help you understand your options. Whether Stavros Law can take on additional work depends on the matter, lawyer availability, the scope of work you want, and the terms of any future engagement. Usually, we will provide an estimate of the cost of any additional assistance you need.
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Tell us what you need help with, and we will follow up about scheduling a consultation.
Get in touch
Reach Out Now For Assistance
At Stavros Law, we provide direction and deliver results. Contact us today to schedule a paid consultation, or for a free case evaluation for a lawsuit.*
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