The relationship between a lawyer and client is based on trust. Before hiring your lawyer, you should seek to get to know them, talk to them, present your case, and understand if there might be a conflict of interest.

The fee structure is determined on a case-by-case basis. There are various ways to measure fees: by the hour, a fixed value per action, or based on success. It will depend on the type of case and the costs involved.

Atualmente a advocacia, com a implantação dos Processo Judicial Eletrônico, pode ser exercida remotamente. Ou seja, um advogado no Distrito Federal pode tranquilamente atuar em processos eletrônicos tramitando em comarcas de São Paulo ou Rio de Janeiro. Em determinados casos, contratar um advogado de uma cidade como Porto Alegre não será muito diferente que contratar advogado com escritório no Centro do Rio de Janeiro por um cliente morador da Barra da Tijuca, eis que os contatos entre cliente e advogado se darão, também nessas condições, preferencialmente por telefone ou pela internet.

The decision between hiring a lawyer or a law firm can be difficult. In theory, both options should provide access to justice or the legal information sought. However, when the need for consultation and legal advice becomes more frequent, especially when a quick response is required, it is often more convenient to hire a law firm with a certain number of lawyers. This is because, in certain situations, it is necessary for the lawyer's consultation to be answered quickly. A sole practitioner, even if highly competent, has limitations in terms of time and specialization, as they must divide their time between clients without the assistance of other lawyers. Similarly, a sole practitioner tends to have deep knowledge in a few areas of law, while a law firm can rely on professionals from different specialties. Naturally, the same applies to small law firms. The advice is to hire a law firm, not a sole practitioner, when dealing with multiple legal issues from different areas of law or whenever it is foreseeable that other legal issues may arise.

Yes, we serve both individuals and legal entities. At its inception, Monteiro Verdasca Advogados predominantly served legal entities. Since then, the firm has followed the philosophy of advocating to achieve concrete results within a reasonable timeframe. In other words, our clients are not just another case. The success of this philosophy has resulted in a client base that trusts our work, not only large corporations but also individuals and small legal entities—just as we did in the beginning.

In short, the practice of law is a service activity, not one of guaranteed results. A "duty of means" is when the obligated party (the lawyer) must perform the contracted activity with diligence, care, and the use of expertise and technique to achieve the contracted objective. In other words, the lawyer is not obligated to achieve a specific result. The "duty of means" contrasts with the "duty of result." In a "duty of result," the obligated party commits to a specific, guaranteed outcome. For example, a mechanic hired to repair an engine. Even if diligence, care, and good technique are employed, if the engine is not repaired, payment is not due. To hold the lawyer responsible for losing a case, the injured party must prove unlawful conduct, showing that the lawyer did not act with the necessary diligence and care to properly execute the contract. Therefore, it is important to understand that the hired lawyer is not obligated to achieve a favorable result—an understanding that can help avoid unnecessary frustrations.

It is very important, when hiring a lawyer, to identify which area of law the issue belongs to and seek a true specialist. Hiring a labor lawyer to handle a criminal case can be a big mistake. In medicine, a professional who specializes in a particular field, such as anesthesiology, ends up not prioritizing and loses knowledge in other areas that they only learned superficially in university. The same happens with lawyers. There are more than forty known specialties in law, such as Administrative Law, Aeronautical Law, Space Law, Maritime Law, Aerospace Law, Agricultural Law, Environmental Law, Arbitration Law, Biotechnology Law (BioLaw), Civil Law, Commercial Law, Bankruptcy and Judicial Recovery Law, Sports Law, Constitutional Law, Consumer Law, Electoral Law, Corporate Law, Family Law, Human Rights Law, Real Estate Law, Child and Youth Law, International Law, Trademark and Patent Law, Maritime Law, Medical Law, Capital Markets Law, Military Law, Mining Law, Municipal Law, Business Law, Criminal Law, Social Security Law, Intellectual Property Law, Public Law, Rural Law, Health Law, Insurance Law, Labor Law, Tax Law, and Urban Law, among others.

It is important to consider certain costs related to hearings and trial sessions where the physical presence of the lawyer is either mandatory or convenient for a positive outcome in the legal action. Monteiro Verdasca Advogados has a network of correspondents that covers all of Brazil and has its own headquarters in the Federal District.

Monteiro Verdasca Advogados has its own offices in the Federal District, but many local and out-of-state clients prefer our expertise in defending their interests in other states, particularly Goiás, Rio de Janeiro, Santa Catarina, and Tocantins. Additionally, we represent the interests of clients from abroad, both Brazilian and foreign, throughout the country. For this, meetings are held in person, via Skype, and by phone. Often, acting in different states does not result in higher costs, as the implementation of electronic judicial processes in the Brazilian judiciary is already well advanced.

Currently, there are several websites that promote lawyers' services and allow hiring through online contact. Our website also allows you to request a fee proposal via the "Contact" section.

At Monteiro Verdasca Advogados, providing feedback to clients is a priority. Therefore, the firm offers a Customer Service (SAC) available through the phone numbers xxx and xxx, operating during business hours. Clients from other states can contact us via email at [email protected], as well as through the online chat on WhatsApp available on the website.