Straight answers.

Nothing. The first conversation is free and confidential, and there is no obligation to hire the firm afterward.

Brian Masjedian. He is the sole attorney of the firm, so the person you meet with is the person who negotiates your case and appears in court on it. You get a direct line to him.

At least once a month, whether or not something has changed. If a case is quiet, you will be told it is quiet and why. You should never have to wonder what is happening with your own matter.

Cases here are prepared to be tried. Most matters resolve before trial, and that is usually in a client's interest, but a file that has been built for trial resolves on better terms than one that has not. No lawyer can promise a particular outcome, and none should.

One. Sipora was my mother's Hebrew name, and she had three sons: Kevin, Brandon, and me. I am the only attorney at this firm. My brothers are not lawyers and do not practice here. The name is a family name, not a count of the lawyers on staff.

No. Sipora & Sons is a trade name of The Masjedian Law Firm, A Professional Law Corporation. The same attorney, Brian Masjedian, handles every matter, and every engagement agreement is with the corporation. The name is a brand, not a separate business.

Nothing. The first conversation is free and confidential, and there is no obligation to hire the firm afterward.

On contingency-fee matters, no attorney's fee is charged unless a recovery is obtained. Whether you would be responsible for case costs if there is no recovery is set out in the written fee agreement, and it is discussed with you before you sign anything.

It depends on the type of claim and who the defendant is. Some deadlines in California are as short as six months. Because a missed deadline usually ends a case permanently, it is worth asking early rather than waiting.

Yes. Consultations are available in Spanish.