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COLORADO SPRINGS TRIAL LAWYER
experienced and professional attorney - 29 years
private practice in Colorado state and
municipal courts |
ROBERT D. GUSTAFSON
ATTORNEY AT LAW
6538 Charter
Drive
Colorado Springs, CO 80918-1335
Phone (719)
260-1002
Fax (719) 260-1003 * Toll Free (800) 410-1002 |
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ATTORNEY CONSULTATION & REPRESENTATION
Colorado Springs, El Paso County, Colorado
Pikes Peak Region * Surrounding Colorado
Counties * Southern Colorado * Front Range *
Continental Divide * Eastern Plains |
PRIVATE
ATTORNEY
NOT
AN ADOPTION AGENCY |
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Attorney welcomes legal
representation inquiries
please do not call thinking this is an adoption agency -
licensed child placement agency |
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FIRST CONSULTATION - NOTICE
link to information regarding first consultation -
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Attorney
welcomes representation
inquiries however the purpose is
not to provide legal advice to the general public. Unless
seeking to retain counsel, please do not email or call. Attorney
does not provide legal opinions, answers or information in response to
questions submitted from non-clients, and attorney is not the phone
company 411 center for telephone number information. Given the scope
of internet accessibility, I can not be the "Colorado answer man" and
will politely decline requests of this nature. |
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common fees
are quoted in this site and information provided
attorney
is prepared to provide legal representation |
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attorney
comparison is understandable, but before calling
please be prepared to retain if I am counsel of your choice |
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Attorney offers one visit or phone call on every case without charge. There is no obligation of any nature, and
you will not be billed for the first visit or phone call. The purpose of
a
first
consultation is
to identify your legal problems, discuss possible remedies or action which may
be available, and discuss attorney's fees and costs. After gaining an
understanding of your case, attorney will quote fees and anticipated costs.
Attorney generally
declines further discussion of the case after the first visit unless retained. As
attorney maintains a small practice and manage his caseload, attorney reserves the right to
decline any first consultation or to decline representation in any case.
In
addition to your legal problem, openly discuss fees and costs with the attorney
in the first visit. When retained attorney generally provides a written fee agreement to avoid
misunderstandings. Timeslips computer accounting produces billings which are
easy to read & understand. Attorney accepts charge cards - MasterCard, VISA,
American Express and Discover Card, but not installment payments. Fee and trust deposit quotes will be honored
for a period of seven (7) days from the day of the quote. After that time, fees
or requested trust deposit are subject to change without notice if you have not
retained this office.
As
indicated above, attorney
is most willing to visit with
prospective clients regarding representation by phone or in-person appointment without
cost or obligation. However, attorney will not
provide information, legal opinions or legal advice in response to questions submitted from
non-clients - email, fax or phone. Please refer to the terms of
first
consultation.
If you feel the need to contact a trial attorney quickly, please pick up your
telephone. Attorney has made that easy with the addition of a toll free phone
number which is available throughout the entire United States and Canada.
You will reach either the attorney or voicemail - attorney has no secretarial screen.
When you call please bear in mind the attorney may or may not have time to visit at that
instant if you've not made a previous appointment. If you reach voicemail, please leave your name, date and time called, return phone number(s)
and a brief message regarding the purpose of your call. Attorney periodically
retrieves messages while away from the office and ask that you leave a number as
he may not have access to your file at the time. Attorney does not memorize client
phone numbers. In criminal cases, attorney may only permit a client to discuss
case facts while we are each on a land line - not cell or wireless.
Confidential or time sensitive matters or information should be limited to
direct phone conversation with counsel.
If a prospective client leaves an email message or contact phone, attorney will
attempt to call once at each number provided, however once only. Unless
otherwise designated, if you
are not available attorney would leave my
name, number and date called on your answering machine or voicemail.
Counsel does
not identify himself as an attorney. Whether you
have an answering service or not, attorney only attempt one call regardless of
importance you assign to the matter. Attorney will re spond
to your contact at the earliest opportunity,
however attorney accepts no responsibility to make multiple return calls attempting to
reach non-clients who are unavailable nor does attorney accept representation
simply based upon an inquiry call or email. You are most welcome and encouraged to
call again.
If leaving a message by email
or voicemail, you may wish to consider some of the following
Full name
Primary and secondary
contact phones
including
best number and best time to call
whether you prefer
I not leave a message
Email address
Brief explanation of
legal problem
Court case number and county in which litigation is
pending
Date of birth and social
security number
Driver's license number
and state of issuance
Naturally the amount of
information you provide is totally in your discretion. The more
information you leave, the better prepared attorney can be when your call is
returned. Conversely, please don't fill attorney's voicemail.
Attorney has located his office in his home. It is comfortable, plus it permits
attorney to manage his caseload and provide personal attention to each client and case.
Attorney's home office is physically located
near North Union and Dublin. A map is included in this website. Access is easy
from I-25 via Woodmen or from North Academy Blvd via Union -
driving directions
and
maps.
Attorney schedules about 30
minutes for a first consultation to answer your questions and provide a fee
quote; this can frequently be done by phone. Children should never be in a position to hear
or listen to your legal matters, particularly in the areas of my practice.
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FAMILY
LAW -
STEP PARENT ADOPTION
ATTORNEY - CLIENT
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A great deal of information must be learned to
provide effective representation in family law matters. Dredging the
facts by oral interview would result in prohibitive attorney's fees. I
insist that family law clients be thorough with informational responses on
the linked fact sheets and produce documents to the extent possible.
Thereafter, I generally have sufficient information that any questions
arising during preparation of the lawsuit can be answered in a few brief
phone conversations.
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RETAINER
DATA FORM - Step Parent Adoption
4 Pages - Approximate Size 36 KB
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NO PASSWORD - ACCESS UNRESTRICTED
With a call, this
information may also be provided by phone
FACT
SHEET - Step Parent Adoption
43 Pages - Approximate Size 117
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PROMISSORY NOTE -
Family Law
1
Page - Approximate Size 17 KB
- NO PASSWORD - ACCESS UNRESTRICTED
A promissory note is frequently
relevant in family law cases evidencing debt to family members or friends
who have given financial assistance. A promissory note may foreclose
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ALTERNATIVES |
FIND A LAWYER |
if you are seeking
the below
please refer to above links for helpful information |
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sole practitioner attorney does not
accept these matters |
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a. a pro-bono (free) lawyer
b. an attorney who may take lower fees - economic hardship
c. an attorney who may take installment payments |
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MID-LITIGATION
REPRESENTATION
alternatives and find a
lawyer links provided as a courtesy
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Attorney
Policies
Litigant Pro Se - Attempt to
Prepare or Defend Own Family Law Case |
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Adequate Time. If
sufficient time exists to adequately prepare your family law
case or defense and if prospective client approves this
attorney's fees and costs structure, attorney will likely
accept representation. This shall not constitute an
offer of representation; attorney and prospective client
retain discretion through
first
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Insufficient Time. If you've waited until the eleventh hour and there is not
sufficient time to adequately prepare your case or defense before a contested
court proceeding, please do not call. Attorney declines. |
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Limited Assistance.
Please do not call requesting instruction, directions, legal theory,
forms completion or limited document drafting, partial representation, or an explanation of
applicable law to assist you in preparation or defense of your own case.
Attorney declines. |
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Attorney
Policies
Representation
by Previous Attorney
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Current Attorney.
Until an order has entered withdrawing representation by an
attorney, an ethical rule violation exists if counsel
knowingly speaks to another attorney's client without current
attorney's consent. This ethical rule governs all
attorneys. Please do not call until after
you have terminated representation by a former attorney.
After
other counsel's withdrawal it may take significant effort for the the new attorney to "catch up"
including but not limited to attorney or client
ordering the entire court file
from the
Clerk of Court.
Please be aware fees and costs will be associated with procuring the court
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Adequate Time.
If prospective client terminates employment of the former
attorney, if sufficient time exists to adequately prepare your
family law case, and if prospective client approves this
attorney's fees and costs structure, attorney will likely
accept representation. This shall not constitute an
offer of representation; attorney and prospective client
retain discretion through
first
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Insufficient Time.
If you've waited until the eleventh hour and there is
not sufficient time to adequately prepare your case or
defense before a contested court proceeding, please do
not call. Attorney declines. |
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Second Opinion.
I will not arm chair quarterback another
attorney's case preparation, trial tactics or theory of
the case. Please do not call for a second
opinion or an opinion regarding the competence
of preparation or defense in your current family
law case. Attorney declines. |
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POST
DECREE MATTERS
alternatives and find a
lawyer links provided as a courtesy
former clients are naturally welcome to call anytime
regarding any legal matter |
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Post Decree Support, Property or Debt Enforcement.
Attorney accepts most post decree requests to
enforce
a prior court order with respect to child support, spousal
maintenance, property or debt. This shall not
constitute an offer of representation; attorney and
prospective client retain discretion through
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Post Decree Modification.
Attorney will consider post decree modification of support,
parental responsibility or parenting time or setting aside a
former property or debt order, however attorney does consider the
amount of time elapsed since last order, circumstances
surrounding the modification and relationship with or number of prior attorneys
retained by a prospective client. This shall not
constitute an offer of representation; attorney and
prospective client retain discretion through
first
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Appeals.
Attorney does not accept appellate matters unless he provided
representation at hearing or trial and is familiar with the facts,
testimony and exhibits received into evidence
and meritorious issues for appeal. That's been the
attorney's policy for
years. Please do not
call or inquire regarding appellate matters if you are not a
former client. |
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All inquiries will be kept confidential and will not be disclosed to any third
person absent consent of the client or prospective client. However I accept no responsibility for
disclosure through unauthorized interception during email transit, access by
other persons sharing your email account password or interception of
conversations involving cordless, wireless or cell phone technology.
You have visited my website anonymously. The site is not encrypted or
otherwise secure, however no client information is retained in the
website. My websites do not surreptitiously glean information - my sites
do
not use "cookies" or otherwise gather personally identifiable
information except that which a visitor knowingly provides by email or phone
call. I'm an attorney - not a techie or a telemarketer. However, be aware cookies will be required at the
professional payment checkout site if you make an on-line
payment. For future
reference in communications with you, I print emails to scan or make brief
notations in a phone log regarding conversations. These are not shared
with any other person or business absent express consent of the client or
prospective client.
To keep client documents confidential attorney utilizes protections including burglar /
fire alarm, computer virus detection, firewall, spyware filter, web bug filter,
and email filters.
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EMAIL
CONCERNS AND SECURITY |
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CONFIDENTIALITY
Attorney usually checks email multiple times daily - it will likely get
attorney's attention as
fast as voicemail. Email is not encrypted and may be subject to
interception while in transit. Attorney transmits via encrypted attachment
documents containing sensitive or personal identification information such as
social security number, date of birth, driver license and the like.
Regardless of whether you are a client or prospective client, by
using unsecure email you may not be covered by the attorney-client communication
privilege. Unsecure medium may be considered a waiver of attorney-client
confidentiality privilege.
The attorney can not and will not warrant or
guarantee confidentiality in the internet medium. Confidential or time
sensitive maters or information should be limited to direct phone conversation with
counsel.
VIRUS, TROJAN or WORM
All incoming and outgoing email +
attachments are automatically scanned by an antivirus program and a spyware sweeper.
Attorney opens attachments received from clients or opposing counsel in a particular
litigation case. For clients or counsel, attorney can open or convert most word
processing, image or spreadsheet files. If you are not a client, please do
not attach any files or documents to an email you may send. Due to the
potential for virus, trojan or worm transmission, any email attachment received
from an unknown person is deleted without opening. |
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CORDLESS,
WIRELESS & CELL PHONE CONCERNS |
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Technology today is marvelous, however attorney can not warrant the privacy of conversations involving
cordless, wireless or cell phones. If the matter to be discussed is
sensitive, attorney asks that we touch base from land lines or perhaps an office visit may be in
order. |
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DOCUMENTS
AND TRANSMITTAL |
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Regarding documents, clients may mail, email, fax, FedX or bring to attorney's office. A
secure document drop is accessible. No one else has access. The drop slot
is confidential and available to clients at any time day or night.
Dropping a check is acceptable as the canceled check provides an audit trail,
however NO CASH may be dropped. A receipt or printed billing
statement must be issued for cash payment. Due to lack of audit trail, I
accept no responsibility for cash placed in the document drop slot.
Except for potential evidentiary exhibits
retained in hard copy, attorney's files are maintained electronically by image scans.
Court cases may be argued from a notebook computer as it is efficient. To assure
confidentiality, documents are mailed to the client or shredded subsequent to
scanning. Attorney requests that clients retain copies of documents. A fee would be assessed to later
retrieve and print images of a client's file. If requested, a data CD of
all images in attorney's electronic file can be provided at the time of file
closure or subsequent thereto - fees and costs would apply. |
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ATTORNEY ETHICAL OBLIGATIONS
PRIOR CONVICTIONS *
ARRESTS * BAD ACTS |
NOTICE
TO CLIENTS OR PROSPECTIVE CLIENTS
IMPORTANT
- READ THIS CAREFULLY |
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Effective January 1, 1993 - under the Colorado Rules of Professional Conduct (C.R.C.P.)
if an attorney is aware of prior or subsequent arrest(s), criminal charge(s)
or conviction(s) or other litigation or bad acts, the
disciplinary rules place an affirmative duty on all attorneys to inform
the court of relevant facts not before the judge, regardless of whether a
litigant has given misinformation or not. Put simply, DEFENSE ATTORNEYS ARE NOW
REQUIRED TO INFORM THE SENTENCING JUDGE AND OPPOSING COUNSEL OF PRIOR OFFENSES,
ARRESTS OR BAD ACTS WITHIN THE ATTORNEY'S KNOWLEDGE. Attorneys'
obligation to deal fairly and with candor to the court supercedes the attorney -
client privilege regarding communications. In
short, if an attorney has knowledge that a client is
giving false information or relevant information is unknown to the court, these
disciplinary rules required counsel to correct the records or to withdraw representation.
Withdrawal may be the only viable option.
C.R.C.P. §1.2(d)&(e) (scope and
objectives of representation - fraud & prohibited conduct), §1.6
(confidentiality of information - attorney-client privilege), §3.1
(meritorious clams and contentions) and in particular, §3.3 (candor toward
the tribunal - disclosure requirements). I also reviewed statutes, editor’s
notes and annotations CRS 13-90-107(1)(b) (who may not testify without consent
- attorney-client privilege).
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Colorado Supreme Court
disciplinary rules govern the conduct of all attorneys licensed in Colorado; this is not unique to
my office nor to criminal defense attorneys - the rules apply to all Colorado
attorneys. If the ethical and disciplinary rules are violated, proceedings are available to remove, suspend or censure every
attorney's license to practice law.
The most common circumstances
in which this conflict may arise would be:
1. Prior DUI or alcohol
related traffic conviction out of state and no felony convictions.
Absent a felony charge or conviction, the DUI may not show up on an NCIC
records search. If the out of state DMV has cleared you as eligible for
a license, there would be nothing to show up in the DMV national holds
registry. Given that there is no national DMV record except for a.)
adverse action holds and b.) commercial driver's license (CDL), the prior
offense may be unknown to Colorado courts, prosecutors and probation officers.
2. Subsequent DUI or alcohol
related traffic charges arising after entry of plea and alcohol evaluation,
but before sentencing hearing. All counties are linked into the Colorado
Judiciary system - all types of cases including felony, misdemeanor and
traffic cases. Courts, prosecutors and probation officers have on-line
access to judicial records. However, if the new charges arose after plea
and evaluation, the last opportunity to run a computer records check would be
by the judge immediately before or at sentencing. The judge may or may
not search records.
As counsel, when a
client has remained silent and has not perpetrated fraud on the court, attorney
does not
agree that confidentiality under the attorney-client relation is subordinate to the
duty as an officer of the court to affirmatively inform the judge of prior
criminal offenses. Nor does counsel believe attorneys should be obligated to
disclose history information received in a confidential setting. Attorney's opinion,
though, is not important. I am an ethical attorney. The rules exist and I will not
violate. In fulfillment of my ethical obligations, even without specific knowledge, I recommend disclosure of
prior or subsequent conviction(s), arrest(s) or bad act(s).
Shortly after being retained, but generally not thereafter due to cost, attorney
runs a
client
background search under the exact name provided by client.
Attorney has no knowledge or reason
to know if such matters are not disclosed by client, are not found in a records
search and are not found in discovery provided by the prosecution or opposing
counsel.
Therefore, IF YOU HAVE A PRIOR
OFFENSE WHICH YOU DO NOT WISH DISCLOSED TO PROSECUTORS, TO OPPOSING COUNSEL OR TO THE COURT, DO NOT
INFORM THE ATTORNEY OR ANY STAFF IN THIS OFFICE. You will be asked relevant
questions by the attorney or his staff. SIMPLY STATE YOU DO NOT WISH TO DISCUSS
THOSE MATTERS AND NO FURTHER INQUIRY WILL BE MADE. No conclusion will be drawn
from your request that inquiry be avoided. We will simply not discuss the
subject.
IMPORTANT. It is very dangerous for your attorney to have limited
knowledge of relevant facts. The last place counsel should be educated is in the
courtroom or by opposing counsel. You may needlessly have a sanction imposed.
However, given the ethical and disciplinary rules which now govern Colorado
attorneys, you may not wish to tell counsel all relevant facts. This
attorney recommends disclosure of prior offenses or other bad acts. If you give
false information to the court or opposing counsel and are caught, sanctions
will be extreme. Whether or not to disclose is the client's decision. If you
exercise your right to remain silent, no false information is given.
In family law matters, this attorney specifically recommends that the matter be
discussed with counsel prior to initiation of any suit or defense. No one
knows your prior history better than a spouse or significant other - they simply
know where the skeletons are buried. Better practice is to deal with those
skeletons affirmatively rather than to attempt keeping them secreted.
The above information has been provided to place you on notice that the
attorney-client privilege no longer makes a lawyer's office "safe
haven" for your statements pertaining to prior offenses or allegations
which you do not want disclosed. This is similar to the criminal case
"Miranda warning."
At any first interview, a prospective client will likely be asked if he or she
has read this warning and had
adequate time to consider and understand it before seeing the attorney or discussing the facts of
the person's case.
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NOTICE
- DISCLAIMER
important information
regarding use of this website or primary website
PLEASE READ DISCLAIMER
BEFORE USING ANY INFORMATION IN ATTORNEY WEBSITES
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ATTORNEY PRIMARY
WEBSITE HOMEPAGE |
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For visitors' convenience and education, I have provided a substantial amount of information in the
linked pages contained in this website, and my linked
primary
website, including governmental and other community agencies or resources
(addresses, phone numbers and links), law, procedure
and forms, as well as legal
research resources. In each law topic I have included an information page which answers common
questions people have asked and which may address
aspects of litigation relevant to your current circumstances. I hope some of the information provided
in my site may be useful to
you, however this information is not legal advice - you should not rely on it.
Everything on these web pages should be construed only as general educational
information to the public. Although I have made sincere efforts to provide
correct information, law changes rapidly and I do not warrant or guarantee the
accuracy or current status of any information contained in this website. Do
not assume the information provided herein pertains to your given facts or
circumstances or rely upon it. Applicable law may vary depending on the facts of each case.
If you have a legal question or problem,
consult an attorney licensed in the relevant state. |
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CAVEAT: I make no promise or guarantee that
any agency or website will remain at the locations indicated, or remain active.
All linked sites
were free when last visited unless otherwise indicated - but I make no promise
they'll stay free.
No warranty is made regarding reliability, efficiency or integrity of any agency
or website referenced herein. |
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NOTICE: attorney does not endorse any
referenced agency, website or product
sole exception -
Mr.
Rogers and his neighborhood * trolley - Fred Rogers was a role model
There wouldn't be a need for courts or lawyers if we were all as decent, gentle,
kind, considerate and caring as he was. |
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From the
primary
website index gateway page you should
be able to navigate easily throughout the entire primary website to any topic of
interest. I've also included an abbreviated index page with links to a few
common areas of interest. This topical website is smaller; navigation
should be easy. |
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The
primary
website Colorado quick index page provides a limited number of links to
multiple topics of interest such as Colorado Statutes, Rules of Evidence, Rules
of Procedure, New Legislation, City and County Ordinances, State Agency
Regulations, State Court Opinions, Colorado Legal Forms and service providers
such as laboratories, process service and private investigation. In
essence, it's a short conglomeration. |
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Individual pages are contained in the primary website discussing specific types of
cases. Within each specific topic you will find a statement which
identifies which fee structure is offered for particular type of case.
Some pages identify a common fee or trust deposit for that type of matter -
actual fee quotes may vary. In other legal matters, it is not practical to
estimate fees without an opportunity to learn the facts and circumstances of the
legal problem. I offer an
initial consultation for that very purpose. |
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Fee structures, trust deposits and billing procedures are located in the
primary
website - attorney's fees and costs
page. Within each specific topic page you will find reference to a fee
structure and may find a common fee or trust deposit for that type of matter -
actual quotes may vary. It is not practical to
estimate fees without an opportunity to learn the facts and circumstances of the
legal problem. I offer an
initial consultation to identify the potential legal problems and possible
courses of action, estimate costs and offer an attorney fee quote. |
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Viewing
any page within this website, consultation, providing information to a prospective client or a fee quote shall
not constitute an agreement to provide representation, nor shall such be
construed to establish an attorney-client relationship. All information contained in this
website or any statement regarding fees or costs shall be considered general information only.
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Attorney shall not have been retained, nor shall attorney undertake
representation, nor take any further action nor conduct additional consultations
until a written fee agreement has been executed and payment received.
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Fee and trust deposit quotes provided directly by attorney to any
prospective client will
be honored for a period of seven (7) days from the day of the quote. Thereafter
fees or requested trust deposit are subject to change without notice if this
office has not been retained. Quoted costs are only estimates, subject to change
by service providers. If retained, actual costs are billed. |
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February 12, 2001, Robert D. Gustafson, All Rights Reserved. |
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No text, images or other material in this website may be copied,
reproduced or used for commercial purposes without express written permission.
Regarding other businesses, entities or individuals referenced in this
website, all trade names, trademarks or copyrights are the property of their
respective owners. |
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ADVICE
BY LAYMEN
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UNSUPERVISED PARALEGALS
STREET
CORNER LEGAL ADVICE
the knowledgeable neighborhood backyard
barrister |
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In family law cases, I have been retained by clients who initially undertook the
case with the assistance of an unsupervised paralegal or local JAG office and were on a disaster
course. I no longer review paralegal pleadings or military drafted
documents and simply decline the case at the outset. A couple
former cases come to mind.
1.) Client had agreed to
a support order for a child who was born before he met his wife. The issue
was res judicata - he had become the legal father and could not attack the
support order since it was not appealed with the allowed time.
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Client filed a dissolution of marriage petition alleging the parties had one child of the marriage
- again the child was born before he met his wife. Had the wife admitted the
allegation before a motion to amend was filed, he would have become the legal
father with a support obligation regardless of birth parentage.
3.) Documents drafted by a local JAG office (attorney not licensed in
Colorado) where parenting plan, support or property / debt provisions were unjust and far from Colorado
law.
In all types of cases I've listened to
prospective clients adamantly inform me of his or her rights or planned case
strategy and tactics
based upon advice received over the back yard fence from a neighbor who'd heard about
a friend of a friend. A lawyer just can't compete with that level of competence and
expertise. I'll listen attentively and assess the merits, but if the
prospective client doesn't or won't recognize realities I do not attempt an
attorney-client relation.
I have
seen numerous errors in pleadings and settlement agreements which would
constitute malpractice if committed by an attorney. Just as significant rights can
be affected in criminal and traffic cases, family law or debt collection cases can be lost and /
or perhaps judgment & fees + costs awarded to the opposing party if
inappropriately commenced or litigated. Significant right may be
involved. Do not judge what will or should happen to you on
the basis of what happened a friend or "someone in the know." Do not
rely upon the "street corner lawyers" or unsupervised paralegals.
Seek professional advice from competent counsel licensed in Colorado to commence
or defend your case properly from the outset. If
private counsel fees are not feasible, refer to
alternatives.
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ATTORNEY
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