Yes. The Yoshida Firm offers an initial 15-minute consultation at no charge to discuss the issue, identify any immediate deadlines and see whether the matter fits the firm. Call and leave a message or request a time through our calendar. Send the relevant documents first, so we are not reconstructing a dispute from memory, vibes and a 47-text-message group chat. Additional time is available on a paid basis. The free consultation does not create an attorney-client relationship.
In rare cases, yes, when the claim, the evidence, likely damages, collectability and litigation risk make it appropriate. Most matters are handled hourly. In suitable cases the firm may consider a hybrid arrangement, with a reduced hourly rate in exchange for an agreed share of any recovery. A contingency fee is not a legal vending machine: insert a dispute, press a button, receive litigation at no cost. Any fee agreement is confirmed in writing.
It depends on the matter, the stakes, the work required and whether the other side has chosen cooperation or interpretive dance as its preferred dispute-resolution method. Drafting, filing and serving a lawsuit typically costs a few thousand dollars, and discovery and motion practice can easily run into the tens of thousands. We discuss fees, costs and billing openly before representation begins.
Possibly, after we review the relevant facts and documents. A strong feeling, a devastating text message, and a folder labeled “PROOF!!!” may all be important, but they are not automatically a legal claim.
We begin by separating what happened from what can be proved, what the applicable law allows, and what practical options make sense.
There is no honest universal answer. Some matters resolve efficiently; others acquire additional parties, motions, documents, and emotional backstory like a television series that should have ended after season two. We will explain the likely stages, identify relevant deadlines, and keep you informed as the matter develops. The timeline can depend on the facts, court schedules, the parties involved, the documents, and whether a reasonable resolution is possible.
Yes. The Yoshida Firm is intentionally boutique. You will not be passed through a maze of departments, transferred to an unnamed “case team,” or required to solve a riddle to speak with the attorney handling your matter. The savings on overhead are passed directly to you, the client. This means you get the experience and work product of an experienced “big firm” attorney for a fraction of the cost.
Electronically send the documents and information most relevant to the issue: contracts, trust instruments, court papers, relevant correspondence, financial records, timelines, and materials showing ownership, authority, or key events. A concise timeline and the most important documents are often more useful than a large stack of unorganized material. We do not accept physical mail.
Questions about a trust dispute? See the FAQs on our trust litigation page. Questions about a horse or another animal? See our equine and animal law FAQs. Ready to talk? Contact us or call (323) 977-7001.
