Paul Matthews Esq.

305 Broadway
Suite 801
New York, NY 10007
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Phone: (347) 461-0760 | Fax: (718) 261-1955
http://www.affordable-uncontested-divorce.com

http://www.uncontesteddivorce-nyc.com

Affordable uncontested divorces

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

Legal Topic

Divorce

Number of Attorneys

State Licensed In

New York

Firm Focus

My firm focuses on providing low cost but high quality uncontested divorces, represents people in the Family Court, and also assists people in obtaining their Green Card through marriage to a US Citizen.

Firm History

My firm was established in 1996.

Activities and Awards

President, New York County Family Court Bar Association, Summa Cum Laude Law School Graduate, MBA, Honors.

Example Cases

Information coming soon.

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

I believe that people should be educated consumers, but sometimes a little learning is a dangerous thing. You wouldn’t tell a brain surgeon which instruments to use to operate on your child.

Are your attorneys willing to review documents prepared by clients?

Yes.

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

Sometimes, depending on the complexity and importance of the case.

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

Yes, but subject to ethical rules.

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?

Some routine matters are best handled by a paralegal such as making copies, attaching exhibits, and some routine telephone calls.

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

I would refer to a specialist mediator or firm.

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

I do a large amount of court appointed work, which while not strictly pro bono is at a low rate of compensation.

What distinguishes your law firm from others?

I am a summa cum laude graduate with over 18 years of experience, yet my hourly rates and flat rates are very reasonable. I am rated A+ by the better business bureau.

Office Manager/Assistant

I have a paralegal. Her name is Jeanne.

Fax

(718) 261-1955

Office Hours

Monday to Friday from 9 to 6 but only by appointment (no walk- ins)
I take emergency telephone calls outside of normal hours

Emergency After Hours

Yes

Fixed-Price Services and Fees

I do uncontested divorces for flat rates starting at $500 plus court costs. I prepare papers for Green Card by Marriage cases for $995 plus court costs.

Hourly Rates

$200 per hour

Free Initial Consultation?

I offer a free initial telephone consultation for up to around 15 minutes on all cases except contested divorces. For those I offer an office consultation of 1 hour for $175.

Typical Retainer

No. Everything depends on the particulars of the case.

Understanding Fees

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