Sagsharma LLC Consultation Terms and Conditions

  1. Limited Scope of Consultation


    1.1. Purpose: The purpose of the consultation is to allow you (the “Prospective Client”) to discuss the general nature of your legal matter with an attorney at Sagsharma LLC (the “Firm”) for a limited time, typically 30 minutes, in exchange for a flat fee of $150, or another amount as directed by the Firm (the “Consultation Fee”).


    1.2. No Comprehensive Evaluation: Because this is a short consultation, the Firm will not be able to conduct a comprehensive analysis of your case or provide detailed legal advice. The discussion will be based on the limited facts and information that you provide during the consultation.


    1.3. No Continuing Obligation: The Firm is under no obligation to represent you beyond the consultation. If, after the consultation, both you and the Firm agree to proceed with formal representation, we will enter into a separate written engagement agreement.

  2. Consultation Fee


    2.1. Payment: The Consultation Fee of $150 is due prior to or at the time of your consultation. Payment instructions will be provided in the confirmation email.


    2.2. Credit Toward Retainer: If you decide to hire the Firm and we mutually agree to representation, the Consultation Fee will be credited towards any agreed-upon retainer fee, reducing your initial deposit accordingly.


    2.3. No Refund: If you decide not to engage or retain the Firm, the Consultation Fee remains non-refundable.

    2.4 Delay/ No Show/ Cancellation Policy: If you are more than five (5) minutes late to your consultation, Firm may cancel your consultation and you will not be entitled to any refund, partial or full, of your Consultation Fee. If you do not show up for your consultation, and firm has made reasonable attempts to contact you, you will not be entitled to any refund, partial or full, of your Consultation Fee. If you cancel your consultation, Firm may, at its sole discretion, reschedule you for another consultation slot; however, your Consultation Fee remains non-refundable, whether or not Firm reschedules you for an alternate consultation.

  3. Attorney-Client Relationship


    3.1. No Attorney-Client Relationship: Unless and until a formal engagement agreement is signed, no attorney-client relationship exists between you and the Firm. The consultation is intended to gather preliminary information and provide a high-level assessment of potential issues.


    3.2. No Ongoing Duty: The Firm does not owe any continuing duty to you beyond the consultation unless a formal representation agreement is executed.


    3.3. Conflicts of Interest: By attending this consultation, you acknowledge that the Firm is conducting a preliminary conflicts check based on the information you have provided. If a conflict is discovered, we will notify you promptly and may be unable to proceed with any representation.

  4. Confidentiality


    4.1. Prospective Client Confidentiality: Communications during this consultation may be treated as confidential under Rule 1.18 of the New York Rules of Professional Conduct regarding prospective clients. However, confidentiality does not extend to information that is public or otherwise not protected by law.


    4.2. Limitations: If you share information with us that suggests a conflict or raises legal or ethical issues, we may be required to end the consultation. We will keep your information confidential as required by the Rules of Professional Conduct, but no attorney-client privilege exists beyond what is provided under the “prospective client” rules unless and until we formalize a full attorney-client relationship.

  5. Scope of Advice


    5.1. General Information Only: Any information or analysis provided by the Firm during this consultation is based on the limited facts provided by you and does not constitute a legal opinion or legal advice.


    5.2. No Reliance: You acknowledge that you will not rely solely on any guidance given during the consultation when making significant legal decisions. Should you decide to take action (or refrain from taking action) based on the consultation, you do so at your own risk.


    5.3. Further Research or Investigation: Additional facts or documents not reviewed during the consultation could materially affect any advice or assessment given. For a complete analysis, a formal engagement with the Firm and further investigation would be necessary.

  6. Disclaimer of Guarantees


    6.1. No Guarantee of Outcome: The Firm does not guarantee any specific outcome of a legal matter. The consultation is purely advisory and preliminary.


    6.2. Varying Results: Legal outcomes vary based on a multitude of factors, including changes in law, factual nuances, judicial discretion, and adversarial tactics.

  7. Governing Law and Venue


    7.1. New York Law: These Terms and Conditions shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of New York.


    7.2. Venue: Any dispute arising out of these Terms and Conditions shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the state and federal courts located in New York County, New York State, and both parties consent to the jurisdiction of those courts.

  8. Acknowledgment and Acceptance


    8.1. Acceptance by Scheduling: By scheduling and/or paying for a consultation, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agreed to these Consultation Terms and Conditions.


    8.2. Electronic Signature: Your payment for the consultation will serve as your electronic signature, signifying your acceptance of these Terms and Conditions.