Customized Client Legal Services

It’s not about a fight, it’s about the plan.

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If you’re not sure what legal service(s) you need, schedule a shop evaluation for 40 minutes of one-on-one time with a The Law Shop attorney. They’ll listen to your story, inform you about legal processes, and help you determine the best option(s) for your case.

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What is Customized Client Services?

“Customized client services” a/k/a “unbundled legal services” or “limited scope representation” (collectively ‘LSR’) are when an attorney and a client agree that the attorney will perform some, but not all, aspects of the client’s legal matter. The client is responsible for handling any and all aspects of his or her own case for which the attorney has not been retained. This allows the client to choose the level and scope of representation he or she desires and provides predictable control over the cost of various legal services.

Writing Coach

  • Single Service or Service Bundle

  • Client handles all aspects of case except specific services for which attorney is hired.

  • Flat Fee

  • Payment required in advance or at time of service.

Guest Author

  • Drafting and Filing Services

  • Client handles all settlement negotiations; attorney prepares specified legal documents and shepherds documents through court process in timely manner.

    Flat Fee

  • Payment required in advance.

Co-Author

Traditional Representation Through Final Mediation

Attorney represents client as to all aspects of case, handles all issues, negotiations, document preparation and court process; representation includes temporary matters, extends through mediation of final matters; does not include trial preparation or representation.

Hourly

Retainer Fee OR Credit Card Pre-Authorization (no retainer)

Writing Team

Collaborative Representation Through Final Mediation

Team approach with joint meetings; may include family professional and financial neutral on team; attorney works with client and team on all issues, negotiations, document preparation and court process; attorney prohibited from participating in litigation.

Hourly

Retainer Fee OR Credit Card Pre-Authorization (no retainer)

“Amy was invaluable in helping me through a difficult time. I was dealing with the overwhelming emotions involved in the divorce process. Amy walked me through the process and made it easy. She answered my questions, no matter how trivial and took time out of her day to come meet with me rather than making me come to her. Amy did a wonderful job of making a difficult time less difficult. Now I can focus on living my best life possible with my children.” – Kayla
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“Whenever I find out Amy is on the other side of a case I know we will be operating in integrity and fairness.” - Kimberly J. Stamatelos, Attorney / Author of “The Compassionate Lawyer” / Co-Founder of The Compassionate Alliance
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"Amy was instrumental in helping my daughters through a very difficult time in our lives. Not only was she incredibly professional and always prepared, she was extremely caring. Amy always had their best interest in mind and was always working to help them." – Aric
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“Amy has been a great volunteer for Y Camp, earning our Volunteer of the Year Award first in 2012 and then again with her husband Erik in 2014.  She will be Y Camp’s first female Board Chairperson, having already served as Vice Chairperson and Chair of the Property Committee.  She also organized a great community event fundraiser for camp.  Amy has been and continues to be one of our best volunteers, she truly cares about serving others!”  ~David Sherry, Executive Director, Des Moines YMCA Camp
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