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Do I need legal advice/representation?
Many people don't contact an attorney for advice until their circumstances require them to get advice. Some problems, challenges, and disruptions can be avoided by proper planning, contract drafting, legal advice, and analysis. Although fees are generally based on an hourly rate based on time invested in your representation and advising, some transactions and circumstances can be billed at a flat-fee rate, depending on the circumstances and attorney you are working with. Please feel free to ask us about our billing policies and fees.
Frequently Asked Questions:
1) Do I need an attorney even if I am not in trouble and am not being sued? The best time for a business owner or individual in a real estate transaction or business transaction to use an attorney is often when they don't even realize they need one. Although the Thomsen & Nybeck law firm provides assistance in both transactional and litigation matters, be sure to contact us as far in advance of an issue as possible, so we can provide you with the most effective help.
2) Will I get billed for just talking to you? We may offer a “free consultation” by phone, depending on the circumstances. This allows us to learn more about you and your needs, to determine if we are able to help you or not. If we can help you, we typically require an up-front retainer and an engagement agreement that outlines our billing policies. Since our value is in the advice and time we provide to you, often we bill based on an hourly rate for time involved in your representation. This will typically include phone calls, emails, conferences, and time drafting/reviewing agreements or contracts, so the more prepared and clear you can be with facts, paperwork, and how we can help, the more efficient we can be with time. Some matters may be able to be estimated in terms of how much time will be involved. In these circumstances, we will discuss whether “flat-fee” billing may be an option.
3) What are your qualifications? Brad Boyd, attorney with the firm of Thomsen & Nybeck, PA, has a Juris Doctorate degree from the University of Minnesota Law School. He is licensed to practice law in Minnesota. Brad stays actively involved in the real estate and business communities as a legal advisor, speaker, and author. Articles written by Brad have been published locally and nationally (see Publications). Outside of his legal experience, Brad draws upon the education and business experience he developed in creating and successfully operating a flat-fee real estate brokerage, Full House Realty, LLC. As a real estate broker, Brad has a strong knowledge of and familiarity with the real estate industry, and can often provide valuable insight to clients in this area. Brad has actively advised many businesses and individual clients, including those in the real estate brokerage, title, mortgage, development, and commercial real estate industries, in addition to many individual home owners, small business owners, etc. For more information, read the Attorney Bio section.
Brad is only one of the many knowledgeable and experienced attorneys at the law firm of Thomsen & Nybeck. You can feel welcome to contact Brad to discuss your legal issue, or you can find more information about the Thomsen & Nybeck law firm, here.
Resources:
We have compiled a list of links to resources, news, and information that may be helpful to home owners, landlords, individuals looking for an attorney, Realtors, business owners and others. Where possible, we have provided a link and credit to the original source or organization. Brad Boyd and Thomsen & Nybeck, PA do not endorse or sponsor these resources.
News/information:
- Google (www.Google.com) - web search engine, news, information and more
- Star Tribune (www.StarTribune.com) - local news & information for the Minneapolis-St. Paul, MN metro area
- Find Law (www.FindLaw.com) - legal information for the public & professionals
Real estate resources:
Maple Grove Minnesota Information:
- Maple Grove Guide (www.MapleGroveGuide.com) is a unique interactive directory for residents and visitors of Maple Grove, MN - providing Maple Grove Shopping, Lodging, Dining, Entertainment, and community resource information in one comprehensive online directory
Environmental Responsibility Resources:
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Green 52 (www.Green52.org) - featuring weekly green tips and ideas about sustainability and conservation
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Sustain Renew (www.SustainRenew.org) - a community discussion and blog focused on preservation of our environment and natural resources
Art:
- Prairie Star Gallery (www.prairiestar.com) - Timeless Indigenous Art, representing more than 300 artists from throughout North America
Law & Attorneys:
Maps/directions:
- Mapquest (www.MapQuest.com) - find our office & any place you may need to travel to
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