Lorena Rivas, Esq.CEO/Managing Partner at Rivas & Associates

Lo que quisiera que supieras antes de tu primera cita

29 Sept 2026 · 1 min

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In this brief bilingual video, Speaker A, a lawyer, shares three key pieces of advice for clients before their first meeting with the firm: (1) the attorney‑client relationship is collaborative and the lawyer is on the client’s side; (2) honesty is essential because the lawyer can only work with accurate facts; and (3) clients should gather all relevant documents and important dates ahead of time to streamline the consultation. Speaker B follows with a Spanish disclaimer stating that the information is general and does not replace a formal legal consultation. The video’s purpose is to set expectations and help clients prepare effectively for their initial appointment.

Some things I wish clients knew before their first appointment with us. First, you should know that we're on your side. We're here to help you. Second, it's so important to be honest. We can only work with the facts that we know, and we need to know the right facts. Third, gather your documents in advance—anything that's important to your case—and bring it with you. Also, try to gather important dates so that you have those ready to go to explain to your attorney.
Esta información es general y no reemplaza una consulta legal. El primer paso es hablar con un abogado.