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  • Law moms: Is it okay for me to talk to two different law firms at the same time about whether they will accept a contingency case? Or do I have to wait for one to refuse and then talk to another? I called one firm and left a message. Meanwhile, another firm put me right through to a legal assistant who took information. Shortly after getting off the phone with her, the first firm called me back, and I spoke to the senior partner in the firm. Time is of the essence due to NYS statute of limitations. TIA.

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    08.21.08, 11:43 AM [ Flag ]

    • you're the potential client? you can talk to anybody you want at any time. good luck!

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      08.21.08, 11:51 AM [ Flag | link to this post ]

      • Yes, I'm the potential client. I just want to make sure I'm going about this the right way. I have never been involved with the legal system before (except as a jurist a few times on criminal cases). Thank you.

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        08.21.08, 11:59 AM [ Flag | link to this post ]

    • i would think so. until you have engagement letter you aren't obligated.

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      08.21.08, 11:51 AM [ Flag | link to this post ]

    • i dont see a problem with it. i know people that call me may be talking to other lawyers.

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      08.21.08, 11:52 AM [ Flag | link to this post ]

      • Thanks for your responses. Another question: in trying to decide (these are two top firms in NYC), is it appropriate to ask how much $ they think they can obtain through settlement or judgment?

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        08.21.08, 12:02 PM [ Flag | link to this post ]

        • yes, but understadn that any answer will be a very rough estimate, in most cases. they dont know enough to be informed.

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          08.21.08, 12:05 PM [ Flag | link to this post ]

          • Thanks. Yes, I'm sure it will be a rough estimate. I think my case is not so unusual--failure to diagnose breast cancer--so I thought they might have some idea based on prior cases. Mine is only unusual in that I was still nursing at the time.

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            08.21.08, 12:11 PM [ Flag | link to this post ]

            • that is a tough one but they should be able to give you a range (with a qualifier of course). sorry for your dx

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              08.21.08, 12:50 PM [ Flag | link to this post ]
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