TY BAR
ASSOCIATION LAWYER REFERRAL AND INFORMATION SERVICE
Mission Statement: "To provide the public free quality legal referrals
to
appropriate resources in the Waukesha County community."
Contact Information
Telephone: (262) 544-4016
Fax: (414) 274-6765
Hours of operation: Mon-Fri 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m.
Staff
Britt Bellinger-LRIS Director
Andy Clinnin-LRIS Assistant Director
Specific legal services provided
Area of law: Bankruptcy, Business, Consumer, Criminal, Employment, Elder, Family, Immigration, Landlord/Tenant, Personal Injury, Probate, Real Estate, Small Claims, Social Security, Taxation, Wills, Trusts, Estates, Worker's Compensation
Specific programs (Elder Law, Tax, etc.): All of the above, with Community Resource Referrals as well
Extent of services provided
Capacity of services: Phone service only. Callers speak with a trained interviewer who refers the situation to the appropriate legal resource whether it is an attorney or a community organization.
Referral service: Referral service only
Eligibility requirements
Specific population: All of Waukesha County, Washington County, Jefferson County
Income guidelines: None for our service, but all of the attorneys on our panel that we refer to are private attorneys that do charge standard fees.
Fee schedule: The initial half hour consultation with the attorney is guaranteed to be no more than $20. During the consultation, attorney fees are discussed. Except for contingency cases, there may be an up-front retainer fee and hourly rate. However, there is no obligation to hire the attorney after the consultation if the client is not satisfied with the fee arrangements discussed.
Who should be contacted: Anyone at the 262.544.4016 number
What information/documents clients should provide: All information they are comfortable with sharing about their situation.
When, where & how should contact be initiated
Telephone: All by phone
Will questions be answered over the phone: No
Will appointments be made over the phone: No, but the client can be directly connected to the attorney's office, so they may schedule the appointment
Are there specific times to call: Office hours Mon-Fri 8:30-5
May clients walk in: No
Are there specific hours for intake: During all open business hours. A message can be left after hours.
Current status
Capacity for new referrals: Unlimited capacity
Anticipated changes or adjustments in your services and whether they are expected to be temporary or permanent: None
Funding issues: None
Suggested referrals if your services are not available:
State Bar Lawyer Referral www.wisbar.org
Milwaukee Bar Association Lawyer Referral www.findmilwaukeelawyers.org
The information above is targeted to lawyers who are interested in the services provided by the WCBA Lawyer Information and Referral Service. If you are not a lawyer but need information or a referral for legal services in Southeastern Wisconsin, you can contact the LRIS at the numbers above for assistance.
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Contact Information
Telephone: (262) 544-4016
Fax: (414) 274-6765
Hours of operation: Mon-Fri 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m.
Staff
Britt Bellinger-LRIS Director
Andy Clinnin-LRIS Assistant Director
Specific legal services provided
Area of law: Bankruptcy, Business, Consumer, Criminal, Employment, Elder, Family, Immigration, Landlord/Tenant, Personal Injury, Probate, Real Estate, Small Claims, Social Security, Taxation, Wills, Trusts, Estates, Worker's Compensation
Specific programs (Elder Law, Tax, etc.): All of the above, with Community Resource Referrals as well
Extent of services provided
Capacity of services: Phone service only. Callers speak with a trained interviewer who refers the situation to the appropriate legal resource whether it is an attorney or a community organization.
Referral service: Referral service only
Eligibility requirements
Specific population: All of Waukesha County, Washington County, Jefferson County
Income guidelines: None for our service, but all of the attorneys on our panel that we refer to are private attorneys that do charge standard fees.
Fee schedule: The initial half hour consultation with the attorney is guaranteed to be no more than $20. During the consultation, attorney fees are discussed. Except for contingency cases, there may be an up-front retainer fee and hourly rate. However, there is no obligation to hire the attorney after the consultation if the client is not satisfied with the fee arrangements discussed.
Who should be contacted: Anyone at the 262.544.4016 number
What information/documents clients should provide: All information they are comfortable with sharing about their situation.
When, where & how should contact be initiated
Telephone: All by phone
Will questions be answered over the phone: No
Will appointments be made over the phone: No, but the client can be directly connected to the attorney's office, so they may schedule the appointment
Are there specific times to call: Office hours Mon-Fri 8:30-5
May clients walk in: No
Are there specific hours for intake: During all open business hours. A message can be left after hours.
Current status
Capacity for new referrals: Unlimited capacity
Anticipated changes or adjustments in your services and whether they are expected to be temporary or permanent: None
Funding issues: None
Suggested referrals if your services are not available:
State Bar Lawyer Referral www.wisbar.org
Milwaukee Bar Association Lawyer Referral www.findmilwaukeelawyers.org
The information above is targeted to lawyers who are interested in the services provided by the WCBA Lawyer Information and Referral Service. If you are not a lawyer but need information or a referral for legal services in Southeastern Wisconsin, you can contact the LRIS at the numbers above for assistance.
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