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Common Questions

These are some of the most frequently asked questions we hear from potential clients.

1. How do I pay for my legal fees?
We take cases on a contingency fee basis. This means that if there is no monetary recovery, you owe us nothing for our services.

2. How do I pay for the expenses of the case?
In most cases, Florin | Roebig will advance the expenses of the case and we will be paid back by you when there is a recovery.

3. How do you decide whether you will take my case?
We look at many cases, and we are not a large law firm. Unfortunately, we are not able to help all of the people who ask for and need our help. We look at each case individually as it comes in, as a partnership. That is, the twelve attorneys in the law firm all give consideration to the cases. If we believe that we can be of service to you, we will take the case. Sometimes, if we are unable to help you, we know of other lawyers who can help, and we will refer you to them.

4. How much is my case worth?
The value of each case is different and must be evaluated separately. We take a great deal of time to come to a proper evaluation of your case. Florin | Roebig has been evaluating cases and representing people over 40 years. However, you must know that there is never a guarantee of any recovery.

5. I don't live in Florida. How can you take my case?
If you live in a state where we are not licensed, we associate with competent local counsel and work closely with them on your case. Since we associate with local counsel we are able to appear and practice in states where we are not licensed.

6. Who from your law firm will work on my case?
We have many people at any given time working on your case. There are lawyers and legal assistants with whom you will work directly. There are also investigators, law clerks and word processors all working on your case. Some of these people you will never see or have contact with. But we are all working to bring your case to a successful conclusion.

7. I have been speaking to your legal assistants. When will a lawyer speak to me?
We have legal assistants to assist the lawyers working on your case. The legal assistants are an integral part of our team. Many times the lawyers who are directly responsible for your case are out of the office or are working on other cases. You should know that any time you want to speak with the lawyer who is responsible for your case, every attempt will be made to have that lawyer call you directly at his/her earliest convenience.

8. How long will it take before we go to trial?
We work in states all over the United States. Each court in the United States differs in the amount of time it takes to bring a case to trial. Once we know what court we are in we are in a much better position to estimate the time to trial.

9. If there is a trial will I need to be there?
Yes, if there is a trial, you must be present.

10. What is a deposition?
During the course of your case you will most likely have to give a deposition. A deposition is a statement that is given under oath before a certified court reporter. When your deposition is taken one of the lawyers in this office will be there to represent you.

11. If my case settles, how long will it take before I receive money?
Typically, once a case is settled, documents must be exchanged between both parties of the lawsuit. This process usually takes 30 - 45 days, but can take longer if your case involves special circumstances.

12. Will you speak with me before settling my case?
Yes, no case is ever settled without your expressed consent. Whenever settlement negotiations are initiated by either party you will be informed, and it is only with your full participation, advice, and consent that your case will be settled.

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