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Will I have to go to Court?
While nearly all cases are settled out of court and before a trial begins, some are settled after the start of the trial but before its conclusion. Sometimes, if we feel that the settlement offered is unfair to you, we will try your case. We will hold your hand every step of the way. Remember that you can put your trust in us-just look at the results we have achieved in past cases. We fight hard to get you results, whether the case is resolved before, during or after trial.

Why do you so frequently win favorable settlements?
Because we always deal from strength, never from weakness. We’re always prepared to go to trial. The defendant knows about our years of experience and, sooner or later, understands how well prepared we are. There is no guarantee, of course, but at the right point a favorable settlement becomes more likely.

Why can’t my other lawyers handle my case?
They know that the practice of our firm is focused entirely on personal injury law, on recovering damages for people who are harmed because of someone else’s negligence. Lawyers know our registration and our record of success. They have confidence that we will serve you well. Reyes ❘ Browne has a wide reputation as lawyers’ lawyers. They look to us for this work alone. You look to them for all your other legal needs.

Will I have to take the witness stand? Will the other lawyer attack me and try to break me down in cross examination?
Please understand: you are the victim in this case, and we will represent you. The process of winning compensation for what has been done to you should not be painful, and, for the vast majority of plaintiffs-it is not. Courtroom dramas on television are not real life. They are exaggerated for dramatic effect. Even actual televised trials are most often selected because they are sensational.  In actuality, there is a plaintiff, a defendant, a judge and usually a jury in the courtroom. If the case is tried, the judge an jury are sworn to do what is right. Jurors are people like you, and they do not like lawyers abusing witnesses.

Can I afford your services?
You certainly can. We work on a contingency basis. What that means, in simple terms, is you pay no legal fees unless you win an award, either through settlement or trial. We make the full investment of money and time to win justice for you. If we succeed on your behalf, we are paid a percentage of the award-and that sum is regulated by Court rule. We are also reimbursed for our expenses. What is most important is this: We have never lost a case for lack of money or professional time, and we will never will.

Suppose I’ve been referred by another lawyer or law firm. Does that mean my case is going to cost me more money?
You pay the same contingency fee if we win your case, regardless of whether you were referred to us from another lawyer or if you came directly to us. There are cases where both law firms will share the contingency fee, but our clients are not charged an additional fee for that.