What is a consulting attorney?
A consulting attorney assists clients on an as-needed basis to negotiate a divorce settlement. A consulting attorney can be a great asset to an individual seeking limited legal assistance. Traditionally, obtaining legal representation in a divorce requires a large retainer fee for an attorney who would handle all aspects of the divorce process. A consulting attorney eliminates the need to retain such an attorney, thus dramatically reducing the cost of legal representation in divorce. A client in mediation can meet with the consulting attorney at any stage of the process. The attorney serves as an expert who aids the client in reviewing mediation discussions, in communicating with the mediator and in reviewing interim or final mediation agreements. The limits of the consulting attorney’s representation are established by the parties in an initial retainer agreement known as a “limited scope agreement.
A consulting attorney assists clients on an as-needed basis to negotiate a divorce settlement. A consulting attorney can be a great asset to an individual seeking limited legal assistance. Traditionally, obtaining legal representation in a divorce requires a large retainer fee for an attorney who would handle all aspects of the divorce process. A consulting attorney eliminates the need to retain such an attorney, thus dramatically reducing the cost of legal representation in divorce. A client in mediation can meet with the consulting attorney at any stage of the process. The attorney serves as an expert who aids the client in reviewing mediation discussions, in communicating with the mediator and in reviewing interim or final mediation agreements.
