A1: Each case has it's own challenges and generally, hourly rates are charged against a retainer set after your initial interview (which is free). Your initial retainer will be dependent upon the specific difficulty of your case. The more simple a matter is, the less it will cost the client.

Q2: Does Mr. Maines specialize in or restrict his practice to a specific field?
A2: Mr. Maines enjoys many different areas of practice, focusing on family law, criminal law and civil litigation, including real estate.

Q3: Why do I want a civil litigator?
A3: Mr. Maines is a trial lawyer. There are few attorneys who are really comfortable in front of a judge and jury and this is a very special quality to have. Mr. Maines isn't afraid to appear in court or to try a case. That said, it's not his goal to take a case to trial but to help you achieve your goal.

Q4: How long will it take to get my issues resolved?
A4: No one can give you an answer to those kinds of questions. So many factors are involved in your matter getting resolved and many times it's based on how important it is to the opposition that they get it resolved. Mr. Maines does everything he can in order to get your matter completed in the least amount of time and money expended for his clients.

Q5: Are YOU the right attorney to help me?
A5: The legal arena, and especially the courtroom can be a confusing and terrifying place. What happens there can have ramifications that will impact the rest of your life. It is critical that you enter that arena with an advocate that is not only skilled but is caring and places your best interests above all else