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Law Offices of Jerry Widawski

940 Astor Street
Suite B
Astoria, OR 97103
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Phone: (503) 325-5770 | Fax: (503) 325-5796
http://www.widawskilaw.com

http://jerrywidawskilaw.com

Types of Cases
Firm Focus & History
Practice & Philosophy
Office Information
Fees

Legal Topic

Personal Injury

Number of Attorneys

State Licensed In

Oregon and California

Firm Focus

Primarily personal injury and criminal law

Firm History

Established in Oregon in 2000, in California in 1994

Example Cases

Recovered $63,000.00 in soft tissue injury case on $7,000.00 medical bills. Criminal defense: my client was acquitted by a jury on attempted murder charge.

What is your firm's point of view regarding clients educating themselves on legal issues?

I keep all my clients informed of their cases progress and encourage my clients to do any legal research they wish and will help to direct them to the proper channel.

Are your attorneys willing to review documents prepared by clients?

Absolutely.

Are your attorneys willing to coach clients who want to represent themselves?

Yes.

Are your attorneys willing to help a client with one discrete part of a case, without taking on the whole case?

Depends on what it is.

What are your policies about dividing work among the firm's partners, associates, and paralegals to make the process most cost-effective for the client?

I am a sole practitioner at this time.

How frequently does your firm use mediation, arbitration, or collaborative law to resolve cases?

25% of the time or whenever it is beneficial to the client.

Does your firm provide pro bono legal services or otherwise participate in your community?

Sometimes.

What distinguishes your law firm from others?

Personal attention by me. I do not delegate any duties to anyone.

Office Manager/Assistant

None.

Fax

(503) 325-5796

Office Hours

Monday through Friday 9-5.
Emergency After Hours: I am always available.

Emergency After Hours

Foreign Languages

Polish

Fixed-Price Services and Fees

$180.00 per hour. Nolo clients: $150.00 per hour.

Hourly Rates

$180.00

Free Initial Consultation?

Personal Injury, free consult no time limit.

Typical Retainer

No it is on a case by case bases unless PI case, then it is a contingency: 1/3 of all recovery, 40% if case goes to litigation.

Understanding Fees

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