Second Opinion
The clock is already running.
Before the next retainer, the next filing, or the next decision you can't undo — get an independent, senior read on whether the strategy you're paying for is the right one.
What it is
A two-stage engagement. Stage one: a $500 intake review. You send me your case materials. Within five business days, I send back a written letter that tells you which of four complexity bands your matter falls into and quotes the corresponding flat fee for the full engagement. The letter is valid for 14 days. If you proceed, the $500 credits toward the band fee.
Stage two: the band engagement itself. I review the full case, produce a written report covering issue map, posture analysis, and strategy options, and meet with you twice by video for 30 minutes each. Standard turnaround is 14 business days.
Who it's for
- •People with active Florida family law cases who want an independent senior attorney's read on strategy or settlement posture.
- •People preparing for mediation, deposition, or final hearing who want strategic preparation independent of their counsel.
- •People considering settlement and wanting a sanity check before signing.
- •People who feel something is off in their representation but aren't sure what.
- •People whose litigators are doing fine — I just want to confirm.
Who it's not for
- •People without current counsel — start with a Consultation instead.
- •People hoping I'll take over their case — I will not.
- •People wanting me to communicate with opposing counsel or appear at a hearing.
- •People in jurisdictions outside Florida.
How the four bands work
Pricing reflects depth of review.
After the intake review, I assign your matter to one band based on case complexity and document volume. The attorney makes the band assignment, not the client.
Band A
Foundation
$3,500
Early-stage cases. Organized record. Low document volume. Limited conflict. Strategic question is about positioning before things escalate.
Band B
Active Case
$7,500
Active mid-case matters. Moderate document volume. Some conflict. Strategic question is about settlement posture, mediation prep, or next-phase tactics.
Band C
High-Conflict
$12,500
Complex or high-conflict cases. Higher-value disputes. More moving pieces. A major decision point or a sense that the strategy isn’t working.
Band D
War Room
$19,500
350+ docket entries. Messy or contested record. Complex assets, multiple motion practice, high stakes. A senior attorney’s full re-read.
What every band includes
- •Intake review and document organization.
- •Issue map — every legally relevant issue identified and tracked.
- •Posture analysis — where the case stands strategically and procedurally.
- •Strategy options — review of current strategy and options for a different path.
- •Report — written document summarizing your case and strategy recommendation.
- •Two 30-minute video calls — one mid-engagement, one after report delivery.
Turnaround
- Standard: 14 business days.
- Expedited: 7 business days. Add $2,000.
- Rush: 72 hours. Add $3,500.
Overage
If material new content surfaces during the engagement that changes the scope — for instance, you upload additional records mid-review — overage is billed at $695 per hour, two-hour minimum. I tell you in writing before any overage hours are incurred.
Outcome
You receive a written, independent strategic read on your case. You can share it with your current counsel, use it to inform your own decisions, or take it to mediation. The work product is yours.
Begin Intake Review.
Begin with a $500 intake review. Within 5 business days, you’ll have a band assignment and a flat fee.
Begin Intake Review