Our DUI Attorneys
Hiring and Fees
OPEN COMMUNICATION:
Mr. Oberman makes a special effort to maintain client communication. He understands
the emotional stress which accompanies legal problems requiring litigation (trial)
preparation. A 24-hour answering device is used so that Mr. Oberman may be reached
in the event of an emergency.
PRACTICE LOCALE:
Although Mr. Oberman is located in Knoxville, TN, he is available for work throughout
Tennessee and the United States. As a less expensive alternative to hiring Mr. Oberman
on an out-of-town case, Mr. Oberman may be retained to consult with certain lawyers
so that a client can obtain the benefit of Mr. Oberman's knowledge
as a Tennessee DUI attorney without incurring travel expenses.
INDIVIDUAL CONSULTATION:
Before retaining Mr. Oberman as your DUI attorney in Knoxville,
TN or elsewhere, he recommends that you meet to receive an individual
consultation during which Mr. Oberman will obtain the necessary facts to evaluate
your DUI/DWI case and then provide you with an explanation of the law and procedures
which are applicable to your case. There is no charge for this initial meeting.
FEES:
If Mr. Oberman believes he can assist you, the details of the fee agreement will
be discussed in detail. A written contract will be prepared and your approval obtained
before you become obligated to pay any fees on either a criminal or civil case.
CRIMINAL CASES:
It is unethical for a lawyer to accept a criminal case on a contingency basis (based
on whether or not you win the case). Therefore, in most cases, Mr. Oberman will
attempt to arrange either a retainer, which will be billed against an hourly fee,
or a mutually agreed upon payment schedule of a flat rate fee so long as the fees
are paid in full before the final disposition of your case.
A flat rate fee provides the client with the knowledge of the maximum fee prior to retaining Mr. Oberman. Most of the time a mutually agreeable payment schedule can be reached so long as the fees are paid within three to four months after the arrest. Of course, exceptions do exist which may extend the payment schedule even further. If Mr. Oberman agrees to accept the case, in most circumstances a fee will be quoted at the time of the initial consultation.
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