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We look forward to hearing from you. The best way to contact us is by phone or e-mail.
RA Benjamin Schreiber
Leonrodstr. 54
D-80636 Munich
(Click for view on Google Maps)
The decision to consult a lawyer is often made in situations that are stressful or confusing for those affected. Whether it's a dispute with a landlord, a labour dispute or the establishment of a company - the initial consultation is a crucial step in gaining clarity about the legal situation and possible options. But how does such an initial consultation work and what should you bear in mind beforehand?
The initial consultation is a first discussion with a lawyer in which the legal situation is described and initial assessments are made. The aim of the initial consultation is to assess the opportunities and risks of legal action and to identify possible courses of action. It does not provide a final solution to the problem, but rather an orientation guide.
Contact us for legal advice/initial consultation - in person, phone, video call.
Make an appointment:
Make an appointment with us by phone or e-mail.
Preparation:
In order to organise the consultation effectively, you should bring all relevant documents (e.g. contracts,
letters, emails) with you or have them quickly to hand. A written summary of the facts of the case can also be helpful.
Consultation:
In the consultation (in person / by telephone / online), you describe your case. We will ask specific questions
in order to understand the legal situation and give you an initial assessment.
Initial assessment:
At the end of the consultation, you will receive a rough assessment of the prospects of success and the next steps.
In particular, we will also point out possible risks and explain solutions to minimise them.
The specialist initial consultation offers several advantages. You receive legal clarity. You will find out
whether and how you can legally enforce your claim. You also get an idea of the potential costs and risks of a legal dispute.
With this background, you can plan your next steps on a sound basis.
In principle, an initial consultation with a lawyer always makes sense, regardless of the specific area of law (labour law, tenancy law, civil law, insurance law, commercial law, contract law, traffic law, inheritance law,... etc.). In practice, the legal facts are rarely clear and unambiguous. The more unclear the individual situation is, the more worthwhile an initial consultation is.
Written summary: Write down the most important facts of your case in chronological order. This will help you to describe the facts in a structured way and not forget anything important.
Formulate questions: Think in advance about the questions you want to clarify. For example: ‘What are my chances of success?’ or ‘What costs can I expect?’.
Collect documents: Bring all relevant documents with you. This includes, for example, contracts, correspondence (emails, letters), official notices, receipts and possibly even photos or videos.
Create order: Sort the documents by topic or chronologically. A clear structure makes it easier for us to quickly familiarise ourselves with the case.
Make copies: Make copies of the most important documents so that we can keep important documents for processing if we are instructed for a mandate.
Clarify objectives: Think carefully about what you want to achieve with the advice or potential litigation (e.g. a settlement, compensation, contract amendment).
Assess the other party: Try to put yourself in the position of the other party. What arguments could be put forward? What information and documents are available to the other party and which are not?
Ask specifically which objectives are associated with which costs. If necessary, prioritise your goals so that they can be specifically addressed if the costs are likely to be high.
Check legal expenses insurance: If you have legal expenses insurance, clarify in advance which costs may be covered.
Time for the consultation: Allow sufficient time so that you can discuss all the important points. As a rule, an initial consultation lasts between 30 and 60 minutes.
Punctuality: Be punctual so that you can use the entire agreed time effectively.
Remain objective: Try to describe the case as objectively as possible, even if it is emotionally stressful. This makes it easier for us to assess the legal situation.
Take notes: Take notes during the interview so that you can follow up on the points discussed and recommendations later if necessary.
Expertise is not about holding titles - it is about constant, professionally correct, practical work over many years.
Every case is different - as a lawyer, every case requires its own individual approach in order to do justice to the subject matter and the client.
Legal standards alone do not solve cases - efficient communication between lawyer and client, but also with the opposing party, ensures real results.
Serving various areas of law with specialised lawyers to represent personal and economic interests.
We stand for personal advice, constant availability and professional expertise. Ask for your initial consultation now!.
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