Frequently Asked Questions
Clear explanations on our consultation protocols, emergency injunction timelines, billing models, and attorney-client engagement procedures.
How do I schedule an initial consultation or case evaluation?
You can schedule a consultation by completing our secure online Consultation Request form, calling our principal chambers directly at +1 (212) 900-4800, or emailing intake@sterlingcrestlaw.com. Our intake committee reviews all inquiries within two business hours and contacts you to confirm availability with the appropriate Practice Group Leader.
What should I bring or prepare for my first legal consultation?
Please have ready all relevant contractual agreements, official correspondence, court processes (if litigation has already commenced), demand letters, and a chronological summary of key events. For personal injury or industrial accident claims, please prepare medical reports, accident site photographs, and correspondence from insurance adjusters or OSHA investigators.
Can you stop bank foreclosures, asset freezes, and creditor seizures immediately?
Yes. Under the U.S. Bankruptcy Code and applicable federal and state procedural rules, our Bankruptcy and Dispute Resolution teams can file emergency motions for temporary restraining orders, automatic stays, and preliminary injunctions to prevent unlawful asset dissipation or foreclosure within 24 to 48 hours while debt restructuring negotiations proceed.
How does the firm structure its legal fees and billing?
Depending on the nature of the matter, we offer flexible billing arrangements including hourly rates, fixed retainers for corporate general counsel, milestone-based fees for transactions, and contingency / success-fee structures for select catastrophic personal injury and commercial debt recoveries where permitted by applicable state bar rules.
Does submitting an online inquiry form create an attorney-client relationship?
No. Communication through this website or preliminary evaluation forms does not establish an attorney-client relationship. Confidential attorney-client representation only commences after our formal conflict-of-interest check has cleared and an engagement letter is duly executed by both parties.
Do you handle cross-border disputes and international arbitrations?
Extensively. Our partners are admitted in multiple jurisdictions (New York, Texas, Illinois, District of Columbia, and England & Wales) and regularly represent corporations, sovereigns, and private parties before AAA/ICDR, JAMS, ICC International Court of Arbitration, and ICSID tribunals.
Have a Specific Legal Question Not Addressed Above?
Our Practice Intake Committee evaluates customized inquiries directly and coordinates consultation sessions with specialized partners.