Puja A. Sachdev

Generally, work is completed by the most cost-efficient team member. We also understand there are times that this may not always happen when there are deadlines, vacations or when a team member is sick. However, in that circumstance, for example, an attorney may prepare pleadings or make a phone call that a paralegal would normally do, but that attorney will bill our client, for that specific activity only, at the hourly billing rate of a paralegal. We will NOT unnecessarily delay a client's case.

I understand that most clients desire to resolve their matters on an amicable basis outside of court and I negotiate equitable and fair settlements whenever possible. If certain matters cannot be settled, I am ready, willing and able to litigate the unresolved issues.

I am a member of the Modest Means panel of the Lawyer Referral and Information Service of the San Diego County Bar Association. For this program, potential clients are screened to determine if they qualify and meet the program's income and asset guidelines and then matched with an attorney on the panel.

I spend a great deal of time explaining the legal process to my clients so they have a better idea how pleadings, deadlines, and procedural requirements affect their case. In my experience, a better understanding of the process helps to ease some anxiety and answers many questions. Some clients want to know and comprehend the legal issues in depth and others do not. I understand it is a personal preference, but I encourage clients to take ownership in their case and understand the legal process and issues and support them in any way I can.

Yes. Individuals may seek to participate in preparing for their case in different ways and depending on their level of involvement, together we can determine the best way we can work as a team to best pursue our client's objectives.