When to instruct an advocate — and what to bring

Many clients wait until a deadline is imminent, a letter has already gone unanswered, or a relationship has broken down beyond repair. By then, options that were available weeks earlier may have narrowed.

As a rule of thumb, instruct counsel when the issue affects property, livelihood, family arrangements, or a commercial relationship — and before you sign, file, or reply in a way that hardens positions.

For a first meeting, bring what you already have: contracts, correspondence, court papers, title documents, or a brief timeline. You do not need a perfect file. We will help identify what matters most and what can wait.

This note is general information only. It does not create an advocate–client relationship and is not a substitute for advice on your specific facts.