406-549-3323
Making the decision to get in contact with an attorney can be intimidating. This is why it is important that you find a trustworthy and reliable lawyer. Our attorney has over 30 years of experience. Rasmusson Law Offices is dedicated to getting you the results you deserve. We always put our client’s best interests first. However, contacting an attorney can be a bit stressful. At our office we try to make this as easy as possible for you.
Initial Contact
To contact our office you can either call us at (406) 549-3323 or submit your information on our contact page. If you submit your information to us, we will call you to discuss your claim. Rest assured, your information will only be used by our office to evaluate your claim. The first step we take is to draft a detailed intake memorandum (a.k.a. memo) about your situation. We will take down some basic information like your name, birthday, and contact information then dive into the nitty gritty details. After you speak with one of the staff in the office, we will send your intake memo to our attorney, Eric Rasmusson, for review. Once he reviews the information he will decide how to proceed from there. Don’t worry, your first consultation with us is free.
Becoming a Client
After our attorney has reviewed your claim a decision will be made regarding representation. If we decide to represent you, we will contact you again to gather some more information for the required paperwork. Our office is based in Missoula but we represent people from all walks of life all over Montana. Typically, we will mail you forms to review and sign then return to us. However, if you live in or around Missoula we can always have you come into the office to sign these forms. Of course, if you have any questions you are welcome to call us.
Once you are a signed client with Rasmusson Law Offices, we will take over all communications regarding your claim. Whether it be adjusters, other attorneys, or witnesses our office will handle all phone calls, emails, letters, etc. We will keep you informed of any developments in your case as it progresses. Often times we may schedule periodic meetings to make sure everyone is on the same page and information is understood.
Additionally, it is very important that you let us know if anyone contacts you or if you receive anything regarding your claim. Whether it’s a letter from an adjuster or your employer sending you home, it is important to keep us updated. You can call or email any of our staff regarding these developments.
Payment
Hiring an attorney can be scary when you think about costs and fees. Media commonly shows lawyers charging hundreds of dollars per hour. It may ease your stress to know that the vast majority of cases we take are on a contingency fee basis. What does this mean? A contingency fee is a way for lawyers to be paid by receiving a percentage of the amount a client receives when they win or settle their case. Essentially, we only get paid if you get paid. These percentages vary depending on the type of case and how the case was resolved. For example, some cases resolve quickly through informal negotiations while others go to trial. These two situations have different percentages because trials require much more work and effort.
In addition to the contingency fee, there are also out-of-pocket costs. Our office may have to use out-of-pocket funds to obtain your medical records, postage fees, copying fees, office supplies, etc. All of these fees are broken down in your initial paperwork. We are happy to answer any questions you may have about fees and costs at your initial consultation.
After Representation
Once a resolution has been achieved in your case and all final paperwork is done, we will close your file. This does not mean that we destroy anything in your file. It just means we remove your file from our active cases and put the physical file into storage. You are welcome to collect any medical records we may have obtained for your claim. However, if you plan on doing so, please give us at least 24 hours to get it ready for you.
If another issue occurs weeks, months, or years later feel free to contact us. We may be able to help you in that claim as well. If we can’t, we could refer you to someone who can. The same principal applies if your friends, family, or coworkers need legal representation. A significant number of our cases come from satisfied past clients and word of mouth. Additionally, feel free to leave us a review on Google or other directories.