Before you hire an attorney, you should do some research. Ask to see their firm’s Client Bill of Rights – it will give you an idea about how the firm treats their clients and what to expect. Our Portland personal injury lawyers are proud of this Bill of Rights we have created, and we strive to protect these rights every day.
CLIENT BILL OF RIGHTS
The attorneys and staff at Shulman DuBois LLC are committed to the highest standard in legal representation. We believe that, as our client, you have the:
- Right to attorney-client privilege.
- Right to have your legal rights and options explained to you in plain English and in a straightforward manner so you understand completely.
- Right to talk to your attorney within a reasonable period of time.
- Right to expect competence from our firm and all who work here.
- Right to know the truth about your case.
- Right to be updated regularly and in a timely manner as to the progress of your case.
- Right to a fair written agreement with our firm.
- Right to a fair fee for the work we do.
- Right to make the ultimate decision whether to settle your case.
All attorneys are governed by a higher standard called the Rules of Professional Conduct. We believe as attorneys we must live by these Rules, and that we must be highly ethical in all that we do and say. For more information about our commitment to serving our clients, please read our Communication Policy.
Client Confidentiality
A lawyer, or any member the lawyer’s staff, cannot reveal most things you say or show to your lawyer in confidence. There are exceptions, such as ongoing child abuse. The law also states that you may waive the attorney-client privilege if you sue us. If you have any questions about this, please do not hesitate to ask.
ATTORNEY-CLIENT RELATIONSHIP
The attorney-client relationship is a time-honored tradition. Shulman DuBois LLC is committed to providing you with high-quality ethical legal representation.
All good relationships are based on trust, which requires honest and open communication. The attorney-client relationship is no different. We will always be honest with you, and we expect you to always be honest with us. This ensures we understand the full details of your case and can make informed decisions.
All of our private conversations and communications with you will be considered confidential. The information you provide us in confidence will remain confidential, so long as you do not expose it. The only exception on our end is that provided for by federal and Oregon state law, or if you decide to sue us. If you reveal our communications to anyone else, then your confidentiality will be broken.
We will not reveal any confidences or secrets without your consent, except as necessary to advocate in your case. At the same time, we will need you to be completely open with us, and give us as much information as you can about yourself and the circumstances surrounding your case. We may not use all of the information while representing you, but it is important that we know about everything so we can plan for it.
Our office works as a team. You are an important member of the team. After all, it is your case. The best strategy is not contrived by lawyers, but comes from listening to clients explain what they know about what happened. We value the information and suggestions you provide, and expect you to provide input as we go about the business of preparing and presenting your case. We are working as advocates FOR you, and we want to work WITH you to get the best results possible.
