Firm Adds a Valued Client Portal

Direct Line, Exclusively for Current Clients of the Firm

If you have accessed this page, it means that you are already a valued client of our firm. Access to this portal entitles you to call our valued client line so that you may begin speaking with your lawyers about your case right away.

If you have already retained our criminal defense services and are a client of the firm, you should have received at least one cell phone number for one of the 5 criminal lawyers, led by Ryan Blanch, all of whom are working as a team on your case. That lawyer's cell phone, email and direct office dial should operate as your primary point of contact in this case. Please contact that attorney (whether Mr. Blanch, Kushner, Chabrowe, Nguyen, or Ms. Summers) directly, using his or her direct dial or cell phone or by calling the main number at:

(888) 8 BLANCH

If this is your first time calling the firm or if you have not yet retained our services, please call the number listed on the general contact us page.

This client portal is for your convenience. You will obtain more immediate, specified attention by calling (888) 8 BLANCH or your attorney's direct dial. The phone number on the home page is desiged to be answered by our receptionist who can screen new callers. This ensures that our criminal lawyers have the time required to work on our existing client cases without being distracted by new cases unless and until they become an actual client of hte firm. When you hire us you will want to know that we are committed to representing you and not to simply bringing in new business.

Recieving Immediate Attention as an Existing Valued Client

We strive to return client calls the same day that you call. However, due to court appearances, holidays and the like, sometimes calls are returned the following. day. Per our policy, You have the right to recieve a return call within 48 hours, at the latest regarding your case. If for any reason you feel that your calls or emails are not being returned quickly enough, please email Alexander Truitt, Director of Client Services immediately at 888.8.BLANCH.

Statement of Client’s Rights

(As adopted by the Administrative Board of the Courts)

1. You are entitled to be treated with courtesy and consideration at all times by your lawyer and the other lawyers and personnel in your lawyer’s office.

2. You are entitled to an attorney capable of handling your legal matter competently and diligently, in accordance with the highest standards of the profession. If you are not satisfied with how your matter is being handled, you have the right to withdraw from the attorney-client relationship at any time (court approval may be required in some matters and your attorney may have a claim against you for the value of services rendered to you up to the point of discharge).

3. You are entitled to your lawyer’s independent professional judgment and undivided loyalty uncompromised by conflicts of interest.

4. You are entitled to be charged a reasonable fee and to have your lawyer explain at the outset how the fee will be computed and the manner and frequency of billing. You are entitled to request and receive a written itemized bill from your attorney at reasonable intervals. You may refuse to enter into any fee arrangement that you find unsatisfactory. In the event of a fee dispute, you may have the right to seek arbitration; your attorney will provide you with the necessary information regarding arbitration in the event of a fee dispute, or upon your request.

5. You are entitled to have your questions and concerns addressed in a prompt manner and to have your telephone calls returned promptly.

6. You are entitled to be kept informed as to the status of your matter and to request and receive copies of papers. You are entitled to sufficient information to allow you to participate meaningfully in the development of your matter.

7. You are entitled to have your legitimate objectives respected by your attorney, including whether or not to settle your matter (court approval of a settlement is required in some matters).

8. You have the right to privacy in your dealings with your lawyer and to have your secrets and confidences preserved to the extent permitted by law.

9. You are entitled to have your attorney conduct himself or herself ethically in accordance with the Code of Professional Responsibility.

10. You may not be refused representation on the basis of race, creed, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin or disability.

Statement of Client’s Responsibilities

(As adopted by the Administrative Board of the Courts)

Reciprocal trust, courtesy and respect are the hallmarks of the attorney-client relationship. Within that relationship, the client looks to the attorney for expertise, education, sound judgment, protection, advocacy and representation. These expectations can be achieved only if the client fulfills the following responsibilities:

1. The client is expected to treat the lawyer and the lawyer's staff with courtesy and consideration.

2. The client's relationship with the lawyer must be one of complete candor and the lawyer must be apprised of all facts or circumstances of the matter being handled by the lawyer even if the client believes that those facts may be detrimental to the client's cause or unflattering to the client.

3. The client must honor the fee arrangement as agreed to with the lawyer, in accordance with law.

4. All bills for services rendered which are tendered to the client pursuant to the agreed upon fee arrangement should be paid promptly.

5. The client may withdraw from the attorney-client relationship, subject to financial commitments under the agreed to fee arrangement, and, in certain circumstances, subject to court approval.

6. Although the client should expect that his or her correspondence, telephone calls and other communications will be answered within a reasonable time frame, the client should recognize that the lawyer has other clients equally demanding of the lawyer's time and attention.

7. The client should maintain contact with the lawyer, promptly notify the lawyer of any change in telephone number or address and respond promptly to a request by the lawyer for information and cooperation.

8. The client must realize that the lawyer need respect only legitimate objectives of the client and that the lawyer will not advocate or propose positions which are unprofessional or contrary to law or the Lawyer's Code of Professional responsibility.

9. The lawyer may be unable to accept a case if the lawyer has previous professional commitments which will result in inadequate time being available for the proper representation of a new client.

10. A lawyer is under no obligation to accept a client if the lawyer determines that the cause of the client is without merit, a conflict of interest would exist or that a suitable working relationship with the client is not likely.