We Want to Make It Easy For You
Nelligan O'Brien Payne is not your average law firm. As a mid-size firm, we're not too big to deliver focused, individualized expertise, and not too small to offer a broad range of value-added services. Whether you are an individual or a large organization, you'll benefit from the combined know-how and straight talk of over 55 plus talented lawyers and consultants.
Choosing a lawyer is one of the most important tasks you'll face as you address a legal issue. To walk through some of the most important steps and processes you'll need to consider in order to make an informed choice, just click on the link below.
We've set up our entire site to make it as easy as possible for you to select a lawyer and prepare in advance for your visit-because being informed and organized saves you time and money.
Three Simple Steps
1. Outline the facts surrounding your legal issue.
Since you're paying for your lawyer's time, generally the less time you use, the lower the fees you pay. By outlining the facts of your case and collecting all relevant documentation and information in advance, you can keep costs down.
Before Meeting Your Lawyer
- Write out a chronology of events
- Assemble your papers and documents and put them in order-don't forget to include electronic documents like e-mail messages
- Write out the names and addresses of all relevant parties
- Outline your questions, thoughts and issues in writing
2. Understand the lawyer/client relationship and how legal fees work
At Nelligan O'Brien Payne, it is very important to us that our clients understand what they are paying for and why. We charge for the time we spend providing you with the legal services you require-and we make it our goal to respond to your needs as promptly and efficiently as possible. The bottom line is that we want to provide services of the highest quality at reasonable and competitive prices.
How our fees work
3. Contact a lawyer specializing in the area of law relevant to your case
If you have been shopping around for a lawyer, you may have noticed that different law firms approach legal areas differently. We try to make it easy as possible for you to pinpoint the best lawyer for your case.
Nelligan O'Brien Payne offers over 55 plus lawyers practising in many areas of law. We also offer consulting services for unions and associations. Depending on the nature of your case, you may require a lawyer with experience in a number of legal areas.
"Call Us, or Have Us Call You"
If you would like, you can contact us directly. We will help you find the right lawyer for your issue.
Or, if you would prefer to find a lawyer yourself, simply select the appropriate link below to read more about our lawyers and the areas of law in which we offer services.
Browse our lawyers by name or by area of law.
Find out more about our areas of law and which one is applicable to your case.