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Sometimes, standard legal packages aren’t the right fit for your needs. They may be too full service when all you need is a one-off item.

Unbundled legal services let you get exactly that. You can assemble your own menu of services that’s perfectly suited to the matters at hand.

For decades, Gevurtz Menashe has been at the forefront of family law and estate planning. This makes us especially well-positioned to assist you with a range of customized legal services.

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Unbundled Legal Services vs. Traditional Attorney Representation

Today, it’s more common than ever for clients to represent themselves in their personal legal matters. Because of this, the legal system is taking steps to be more accessible. Unbundled legal services, which are growing in popularity, are a response to this trend.

What Are Unbundled Legal Services?

Unbundled legal services are a limited-scope way to address your legal needs. Your unbundled legal attorney is only hired to attend to specific tasks or issues. You’re then responsible for doing everything else. This approach lets you access (and pay for) a well-defined work engagement. Unbundled legal services provide structure and have a predetermined cost.

Some examples of unbundled legal services include hiring a lawyer to:

Provide an initial consultation
Periodically give legal advice
Do specific legal research and provide you with the results
Reviewing or drafting a contract
Review or help draft pleadings
Review a proposed settlement
Provide full representation on one of several specific, isolated issues

What is Traditional Attorney Representation?

Traditional attorney representation, on the other hand, is organized differently. While your lawyer is still hired to handle a certain legal matter, it may be less explicitly defined and the costs can vary. The traditional services model gives you and your attorney greater flexibility to handle complex or dynamic situations. Your lawyer is authorized to speak and act for you in your legal action for a continuous period of time.

Divorce is an ideal example. What your attorney does for your case may not be the same as for other cases. Their activities may include:

Communicating with you
Advising you on your legal rights and responsibilities
Preparing appropriate pleadings
Conducting discovery
Communicating with the opposing party (or counsel)
Analyzing facts as they become known
Negotiating on your behalf
Appearing and advocating in court for you

Benefits of Unbundled Legal Services

It’s easy to see why unbundled legal services are an attractive option. Because you still have touchpoints with an unbundled legal attorney, unbundled legal services enable you to:

Lower the risk of overlooking factors that a trained and experienced lawyer (and judge) would find significant.
Access professional legal help that you might not otherwise be able to afford
Retain more control so you can manage the case yourself
Customize the nature of your legal engagement

Why Choose Gevurtz Menashe?

More Successful Outcomes

You get the full impact of our 40+ years of legal experience and expertise applied to your case. Even better, we have the track record to prove our winning results.

High-Quality Experience

Your legal matters are handled with the utmost professionalism. Our meticulous processes and attention to detail ensure thorough, timely, appropriate attention.

More Care, Less Stress

Set your mind at ease. The lines of communication are always open. This enables us to answer your questions and provide an exceptional level of support.

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Testimonial

“From the first consultation, to signing documents, Shawn, Katie, and the team at Gevurtz Menashe were nothing but kind and professional. As I found out on day one, my situation was on the edge of needing to be rushed and the folks at the firm did everything to accommodate me and took care of what needed to happen in a timely fashion. Between being on the ball, while being calm and reassured through the process, I never felt anything but positivity with all of my experiences. Even Kevin, the accounts receivable guy, was awesome to work with!

I’d strongly recommend the team here for any of your legal needs they specialize in. Two thumbs up!”
-Alex Zimmerman

Attorneys

Marshal Spector

Of Counsel

Scarlett Van Syoc

Associate

Tate Justesen

Of Counsel

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Frequently Asked Questions

Yes, we offer consultations. Our firm is experienced in providing a variety of unbundled legal services. Attorneys in our practice are happy to discuss your particular case. Simply contact us to schedule an appointment

It’s not unusual for circumstances to change and motivate a client to seek a more standardized legal arrangement. If needed, we can certainly accommodate this.

Absolutely. The beauty of unbundling your legal services is that you get to define exactly what’s included. If you’d like us to be available to answer questions, we can work that into the service agreement.

In most cases, no. Unbundled legal services are better suited to common routine legal matters that are well-documented, processed, and standardized.

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Gevurtz Menashe, the Unbundled Legal Attorneys You Need

Even if you don’t require a predefined legal service, you should still have the best lawyer. With our legacy of success in family law and estate planning, we can help you handle whatever legal matters you have. Call our Portland (503-227-1515) or Vancouver (360-823-0410) office or fill out the contact form to schedule a consultation today.

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