Frequently Asked Questions
The following is a list of questions that Paul is commonly asked, along with answers. The list may be updated from time to time, as necessary.
Can I hire you for a legal matter?
At this time, I am not accepting new clients because of full-time work commitments.
Can you explain the "Client Is Always Right" attorney's fee policy?
Clients only have to pay me if they are satisfied with my work, except in cases where D.C. or Maryland rules prohibit attorneys from entering into contingency fee arrangements. Just as my clients trust me with their important affairs, I trust them to pay me the agreed-upon fee on a schedule we work out together.
Are you an Accountant, Financial Planner, or Wealth Manager?
No, I am an attorney who can answer legal questions related to personal finances. While services offered by accountants, financial planners, and wealth managers may overlap to some extent with those of attorneys, when dealing with complex legal issues you will want to speak to an attorney.
Unlike a financial planner or wealth manager, I never tell my clients where to invest their resources. My job is to advise them on how best to secure the legal benefits of investments that they choose to make, based on their own research or consultation with third parties.
Often, I will discuss tax implications with my clients, and sometimes I explain legal issues to accountants. But I do not personally prepare anyone's taxes, as that would not be cost-effective. Tax professionals typically charge lower rates than attorneys and may have better proficiency with routine matters, allowing the work to get done faster.
What is the best way to get in touch?
The best way to get in touch is via email or by texting the direct mobile number I give my clients.
Can I hire you for a legal matter?
At this time, I am not accepting new clients because of full-time work commitments.
Can you explain the "Client Is Always Right" attorney's fee policy?
Clients only have to pay me if they are satisfied with my work, except in cases where D.C. or Maryland rules prohibit attorneys from entering into contingency fee arrangements. Just as my clients trust me with their important affairs, I trust them to pay me the agreed-upon fee on a schedule we work out together.
Are you an Accountant, Financial Planner, or Wealth Manager?
No, I am an attorney who can answer legal questions related to personal finances. While services offered by accountants, financial planners, and wealth managers may overlap to some extent with those of attorneys, when dealing with complex legal issues you will want to speak to an attorney.
Unlike a financial planner or wealth manager, I never tell my clients where to invest their resources. My job is to advise them on how best to secure the legal benefits of investments that they choose to make, based on their own research or consultation with third parties.
Often, I will discuss tax implications with my clients, and sometimes I explain legal issues to accountants. But I do not personally prepare anyone's taxes, as that would not be cost-effective. Tax professionals typically charge lower rates than attorneys and may have better proficiency with routine matters, allowing the work to get done faster.
What is the best way to get in touch?
The best way to get in touch is via email or by texting the direct mobile number I give my clients.
