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Zealous Advocates for Peace, "ZAP" LLC

P.O. Box 1398
Bemidji, MN 56619
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Phone: (218) 556-6780 | Fax: (218) 333-3780
http://www.ZealousAdvocates.biz

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

Legal Topic

Government

Sub-Topics

Social Security Disability

SSDI (Social Security Disability Insurance)

Number of Attorneys

State Licensed In

Minnesota

Firm Focus

Social Security Disability Claims, Tribal Court Representation

Firm History

Established July 2011

Activities and Awards

Represent clients in Leech Lake, White Earth, Mille Lacs and Prairie Island Tribal Courts. Non-native member of the Minnesota Native American Bar Association (MNABA).

Example Cases

Information coming soon.

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

Clients should take as active a role in their case as they feel comfortable. This includes educating themselves about the potential legal issues surrounding their situation.

Are your attorneys willing to review documents prepared by clients?

Yes.

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?

Yes.

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?

Dividing work in order to make the process more cost-effective for the client is fine.

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

Mediation is my preference when handling divorce cases.

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

Yes.

What distinguishes your law firm from others?

Attorney has a great deal of experience with helping Native American people and with the practice of law in tribal courts in Minnesota. I've also been assisting people generally with social security disability claims since 2004.

Office Manager/Assistant

None.

Fax

(218) 333-3780

Office Hours

Monday through Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
For emergency after hours call (218) 556-6780.

Emergency After Hours

Yes

Foreign Languages

None.

Fixed-Price Services and Fees

ZAP will collect on Social Security Disability Claims only if client wins.

Hourly Rates

$75.00 for tribal court, $125.00 for state court and SSI claims.

Free Initial Consultation?

Yes. ½ hour.

Typical Retainer

$500.00. No retainer needed for Social Security Disability claims.

Understanding Fees

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