Consultation

A good consultation is the most important first step. The evaluation and next steps depend on your timeline, prior history, goals, and the information you provide. Please provide complete and accurate information.

Consultation format

35-minute one-on-one online consultation

Available by Zoom, Google Meet, or phone. The meeting will focus on your background, timeline, and the key issues in your matter.

Clients currently located in China: WeChat booking and consultations

WeChat booking and consultations are available only to clients currently located in China. If online booking is inconvenient, add the firm's WeChat assistant (avalilaw) to arrange a 35-minute consultation with a RMB 350 booking deposit, creditable toward subsequent legal fees. The attorney will call through WeChat at the confirmed time. Clients outside China should book through Calendly and use Zoom, Google Meet, or phone.

Before Your Consultation

Please send your background information and specific questions in advance

Please send your background information and specific questions to [email protected] before the consultation.

Immigration

Please briefly describe your current status, case type, case status, and main questions. If available, please include relevant Receipt Notices, Approval/Denial Notices, RFEs, NOIDs, interview notices, or consular notices.

Trademark

Please provide the trademark name, goods or services, Serial No., and main questions. If available, please include relevant USPTO/TTAB notices, attorney letters, or agreements.

Copyright

Please briefly describe the work, its creation and use, and your main questions. If available, please include relevant USCO/DMCA notices, infringement screenshots, or correspondence.

Consultation process and important notes

How the consultation works?

The attorney will review your background before the meeting. During the consultation, the attorney will ask clear questions and record the key facts needed for the evaluation.

What you will receive after the consultation?

Within 24–48 hours after the consultation, you will receive a detailed evaluation report, recommended next steps, and a fee quote.

Booking deposit?

The booking deposit is US$50 for Calendly bookings or RMB 350 for WeChat bookings, which are available only to clients currently located in China. The deposit reserves the time slot and supports advance preparation. It is non-refundable if you do not move forward or miss the consultation without notice. If you hire the firm, the deposit may be credited toward legal fees.

Important note

A consultation alone does not create an attorney-client relationship. Representation begins only after a formal engagement agreement is signed.