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Affordable Legal Advice

Noel Lawrence is a graduate of the University of California - Hastings College of the Law, in San Francisco, CA.  He is licensed to practice law in California and prefers to help individuals and small to middle sized businesses.  Noel externed for a Federal Judge Magistrate, worked as in-house counsel for 2 start-up companies, negotiated and prepared cases for litigation for a national financial institution, and assisted several small firms.  

 

When possible, Noel seeks to avoid litigation; however, of his own cases, he has been fortunate to never lose a civil case in small claims or Superior Court. Although generally attorneys are not allowed to represent litigants in small claims court, they can advise and help prepare them.  Although no attorney can guarantee results, seeing an attorney before filing a claim might provide you with new insights that can greatly increase your likelihood of winning.  

  

Although Noel has a wide range of experience and interests, his current passions are strategic business consulting; helping people petitioning for restraining orders; and helping parties representing themselves (pro se or pro per).    

 

 

WHEN CAN WE MEET?

 

Let me know some times that work for you.  If you work, you may want to let me know when you have a lunch break or get off work on weekdays. 

CAN I BRING SOMEONE WITH ME?

 

Yes, but it's generally best to keep your legal matters confidential.  They should not listen to our communication unless you both sign an informed consent waiver.   

SHOULD I BRING ANYTHING?

 

YES!  Please remember to bring an extra hardcopy of any and all legal paperwork.  I prefer, and generally can work faster, reviewing and making notes on hardcopy.   

WHERE CAN WE MEET?

 

Generally I will suggest a few locations around the Civic Center area.  If you prefer, we can meet at your home, but in that case, I need to be compensated for my travel time.  We can also meet with the help of a phone and/or computer; however, for our first meeting, I require that we meet face to face to exchange documents (including a valid photo ID) payment, and original signatures.       

BEST WAY TO CONTACT:

 

Send me an email with your phone number and "Seeking Counselor At Law" in the subject line.  This helps prevent your email from going into spam.  Also, include your phone number and best times to reach you evenings or weekends. Email:  noel at noel lawrence dot com (no spaces and at = @ dot = .). 

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