What to expect when you contact us
You can contact the office even if you are unsure what kind of legal help you need. Start with the general subject, what you are trying to achieve and whether there is an upcoming date the office should know about. Janine, our practice manager, is often the first person you will speak with.
Step 1: Make a brief enquiry
Call or email the office with your name, a reliable way to reach you and a short description of the type of matter. “Buying property in Belize,” “shareholder agreement” or “received court papers” is enough to start. Leave out sensitive details and attachments. If you received a notice or have a hearing or closing approaching, call and mention the date.
Step 2: Ask how to arrange a consultation
The office can discuss availability, any initial information the firm needs and whether a consultation is the right next step. The firm may need to check for conflicts before discussing substantive details. If you are outside Belize, tell the office your time zone and ask what meeting arrangements are available.
Step 3: Prepare for the discussion
Write down your main question, the outcome you want and the important dates. Identify the documents you already have. For a property purchase, that may be the title reference and proposed terms. For a business matter, it may be a term sheet or a draft agreement. For a dispute, it may be the notice you received or the contract. Keep these for the meeting or ask how to provide them.
Step 4: Confirm what the work will involve
If the firm can assist, clarify the work to be done, responsibilities, fee arrangements and any expected third-party costs. Ask what information the attorney will need from you and whether a decision or document is needed before a step can be taken. The firm will confirm whether it has accepted the matter.
Frequently asked questions
Is there a fee for the first meeting?
Ask the office about current consultation fees and arrangements before booking. Legal work and third-party charges can vary with the matter and scope.
Does contacting the office mean it has agreed to represent me?
An enquiry starts a conversation. Representation requires the firm to confirm that it has accepted the matter and agreed the terms of engagement.
Can I send my documents before a consultation?
Ask the office which documents are needed and how to provide them. Keep passports, financial records, court papers and other sensitive material out of general enquiries and the website assistant.
Tell us how we can help
Start with a brief description of the kind of matter and whether there is a date the office should know about. The office can tell you how to arrange an initial conversation.
The Northern Shops, Suite 19
1½ Miles Philip Goldson Highway
Belize City, Belize
Monday to Friday
8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Belize time