| Before the initial consultation with Ryan Alexander, we ask that you have the following ready. It will save time and money to have it prepared ahead of the initial meeting.
For all litigation cases we ask that you bring us a timeline of all events detailing the relevant facts and the dates they occured. |
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Type of Case
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What you should have for the consultation
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| Copyright and Trademark Licensing or Application |
• Date of creation and first use • Contracts presented to you already; deal points desired • For trademark, sample or picture of the mark in use • Names and contact info of the licensing parties |
| Copyright & Trademark Infringement Litigation |
• Date of creation and first use • Specific identity of the infringer(s) you wish to pursue • Provide specific evidence that they are infringing • Registration certificates from USTPO or Copyright Office • Complete breakdown of the profits you currently receive from the work or mark • Your own calculation of your losses and damages • Known or estimated profits the infringer has gained from the use of your work or mark • What current or future use do you have for your work or mark? • Did you ever stop using your work or mark for any period of time? If so, how long? |
| Entertainment | • Contracts presented to you already; deal points desired • Identify financing source for the project • Professional resumé • Contracts you have already made which might affect the new matter • Names and contact info of the other parties involved |
| Business Formation | • Date of creation and first use • Contracts presented to you already; deal points desired • For trademark, sample or picture of the mark in use • Business purpose |
| Commercial Litigation | • The actual contract that is in dispute • Complete written timeline of facts and events • Your own calculation of your losses and damages • Names and contact info of all other parties involved |
| Civil Litigation | • The actual contract that is in dispute, if based on a contract • Complete written timeline of facts and events • Your own calculation of your losses and damages • Names and contact info of all other parties involved |
| Personal Injury | • Names and contact info of all other parties involved • Insurance companies of other parties involved, if applicable • Complete written timeline of facts and events • Your own calculation of your losses and damages • Doctor, chiropractor or hospital bills; all medical reports and diagnoses • Police report, if there is one • Name and contact info of any potential witnesses |
| Traffic/DUI Criminal Defense |
• Police report and citation • Complete written timeline of facts and events • Name and contact info of any potential witnesses • A copy of your record, if you have a record |
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