How do I know if my case is the type Mercer Kutch handles?

Great question. Mercer Kutch handles dozens of type of legal cases including:

• Litigation of lawsuits in court & trials;

• Providing on-call legal advice, as-needed to small business owners and entrepreneurs;

• Handling binding arbitration cases through final hearing;

• Reviewing and custom-drafting contracts or proposals;

• Turbo-charging your small business’s forms and contracts to reduce risk;

• Custom-drafting Attorney demand letters;

• Handling the sale or purchase of a business;

• Negotiating on your behalf; and

• Helping you strategize and respond to a hostile letter received from another attorney.

For a comprehensive list of the specific types of cases we love, click here.

You practice Civil law—What does that mean?

Civil law is a very broad area, generally involving businesses & individuals. Cases involving contract law, real estate law, business law, collection law, foreclosures, and attorney demand letters to an adverse party, and “deals gone bad” are just a few examples.

Civil law usually involves claims for money, injunctions, or performance by one private party against another, such as where a party breaches a contract or where a seller of residential real estate fails to disclose known problems. But it also includes ordinary, friendly transactions like contract review & drafting, business legal advice, business sales such as asset purchase or stock purchase transactions, etc. Check our our Types of Cases for more examples.

What does Civil law exclude?

Civil law excludes Family law (divorce) cases, Criminal defense, and Probate cases. These are unrelated areas of law with their own substantive and procedural rules.

How do your fees for professional services work?

Like most Civil law firms, we operate on an hourly basis at rates set forth in our Proposal. Like most hourly firms, we bill in 1/10th hour increments.

Do you offer representation based on a contingency basis (percentage of recovery)?

No. Contingency (percentage) arrangements are often offered by “Auto accident,” “Slip & Fall,” Personal Injury, or Medical Malpractice firms——and that’s not us. We handle different types of cases and operate on an hourly basis at rates set forth in our Proposal.

Why can’t Attorneys tell me the odds of success?

It is unethical for a lawyer to predict the outcome of your case for two reasons: First, Bar prohibits lawyers from making statements that could lead to unjustified expectations about future results. Second, as with a Court case, it is always difficult to predict how a judge or jury may weigh certain evidence or testimony. One never knows how they might ultimately rule.

How long has the law firm been in business?

We opened our doors in 2005 and have been in continuous, full-time practice of law ever since.

What is the best way to communicate with my lawyer at your firm?

Think: Doctor’s Office. We operate on an appointment basis just like your physician’s office. Just like your physician, our lawyers do not use their personal mobile phones or an email account to communicate with with clients. Rather, we schedule an appointment between you and your attorney to discuss your case, strategy, & options, and to answer any questions about your case.

Is Financing available for Legal services ?

Yes. Depending on your credit and other eligibility factors, you may be eligible to borrow up to $17,000 for legal services through a third-party lender. This can be helpful for some who find themselves in a lawsuit they were not anticipating. Click here for more information on financing your legal services.