What to expect?

The consultation is probably the most important part of your case. This is when we explain whether you have a viable case and if so, what strategy we will use for success!

What not to expect?

During the consultation, the attorney will definitively not explain how to conduct the case without the assistance of an attorney, or how to prepare or improve your paperwork for filing. 

Elements of the Process

– Determine what action or relief is available for your case
– Determine the chances of success of the proposed strategies
– Analyze and recommend options
– Decide whether the law office will be accepting to take the case
– Provide the client with a free quote for the services requested

Documents to Evaluate

– Previously fill out Client infomation sheet
– Provide relevant Identification such as Passport or National ID
– Copy of Notices to appear and/or court documents for a person (if applicable)

What is the cost of the Consultation?

There is a legal fee of U$ 60.00 for online consultation. However, we are interested in helping you get to work immediately instead of the traditional “free consultation,” consisting of 90% sales pitch and 10% factual information.

Why do I need to pay for a consultation?

We are interested in helping you by getting to work immediately instead of the traditional “free consultation” which consists of 90% sales pitch and 10% actual information.

During our paid consultation, we provide you the ins-and outs of what your case will entail and equip you with the knowledge and resources to prepare your case on your own, if you desire to do so. If you are like most people and prefer that the “experts” take care of it—we will apply the consultation fee to the retainer. The way we see it, it is a win-win scenario for both parties.

Conflicts of interest

There are occasions where accepting instructions from one client can give rise to a conflict, or potential conflict, with the interests of another client. Before we accept new instructions from you, we will routinely undertake a conflict check to establish whether any such contention exists based on the information then known to the firm. Notwithstanding this check, or because of changed circumstances in the course of a matter or by a new lead that was not known to us when we conducted our initial conflict checks, a conflict of interest may become apparent after we have commenced work for you. Thus, we request that you notify us immediately of any potential conflict affecting any engagement of us by you of which you are, or become, aware.

Appointment rescheduling policy

If you need to cancel or reschedule your appointment, you should email info@loscisneroslaw.com at least 24-hours before the scheduled appointment. If we do not receive notification of the cancellation or change, our office will charge the consultation fee in full for the time that the lawyer has set aside his schedule to review your case.

NON Refund policy

There is a non-refundable policy. Suppose our law firm decides not to take your case. However, if the firm accepts your case, the consultation cost will be deducted from the total amount of attorney’s fees as long as we sign up an agreement within 30 days of the consultation date.

Confidentiality
Bufete Legal Cisneros will maintain the confidentiality of client’s information and use it only on client’s behalf.

Conflicts of interest
There are occasions where accepting instructions from one client can give rise to a conflict, or potential conflict, with the interests of another client. Before we accept new instructions from you, we will routinely undertake a conflict check to establish whether any such conflict exists on the basis of the information then known to the firm. Notwithstanding this check, or because of changed circumstances in the course of a matter or by virtue of new information which was not known to us at the time we conducted our initial conflict checks, a conflict of interest may become apparent after we have commenced work for you. Thus, we request that you notify us immediately of any potential conflict affecting any engagement of us by you of which you are, or become, aware.

Use of client’s name
Neither client´s name nor any reference to client nor a general or specific description which could reasonably lead to the identification of client’s identity may be used in any manner including in any marketing materials, in any news release, in any note or in any other publication of any kind without the prior, written authorization of client which it may grant or withhold in its sole discretion. As permitted by client in its sole discretion and as pre-approved in writing. Bufete Los Cisneros, may publish short notes related to services rendered, always assuring that the information published does not include confidential, privileged, high sensitive information that could negatively affect the client. This information could be published in law journals, electronic publications, business magazines and the like, and/or in our website.

International compliance
Bufete Los Cisneros, will abide by all local laws as well as US laws, such as the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA), regarding anti-corruption efforts. In that sense, neither Bufete Legal Cisneros nor any of its personnel and/or agents will provide any bribes or take any kickbacks in connection with the provision of the services.

This document sets out the general terms and conditions under which Bufete Legal Los Cisneros Lawfirm provides legal services.

THE PARTIES

1.1 Cisneros Law Firm provides the legal services, a registered office located in Managua, Nicaragua (after this referred to as the ‘Law Firm’) and virtually thru the law firm’s official site.

1.2 The person receiving the legal services, i.e. the client, is any natural or legal person with whom the Law Firm has entered into a contract for the provision of legal services (hereinafter referred to as the ‘Client Contract or Legal Proposal’) or to whom the Law Firm provides services on another legal basis (hereinafter referred to as the ‘Client’). The Client Contract can also be entered into for the benefit of a third party (hereinafter referred to as the ‘Beneficiary’).

 1.3 The Law Firm and the Client are hereinafter individually referred to as the ‘Party’ or jointly as the ‘Parties’.

1. ENTRY INTO THE CLIENT CONTRACT

2.1 The Law Firm has discretion to decide whether or not it will accept an assignment from a person seeking legal services.

2.2 The Law Firm will not accept an assignment if it is obvious that legal services are sought for the protection of an interest contrary to law, or if the Client’s claim does not have a legal basis, or if there are no procedural means of protecting the interests of the Client.

2.3 The Law Firm may not represent or protect two or more Clients in the same matter or provide other legal services to two or more Clients if there is a conflict between the interests of those Clients. The Law Firm may not provide legal services to a Client if there is a circumstance that impairs or may impair the attorney’s ability to act solely in the interests of the Client (a conflict of interests), except if the Law Firm has informed the Client thereof and the Client still insists that the attorney provide legal services to the Client.

2.4 If there is a conflict of interests, the Law Firm will refuse to act for the person seeking legal services.

 2.5 The Law Firm is obliged to apply the due diligence measures outlined in the Money Laundering and Terrorist Financing Prevention Act and legislation issued. Therefore, the Client must provide the Law Firm with all the requested information necessary for the Law Firm to apply the due diligence measures.

2.6 The Law Firm is deemed to have agreed to act for the Client once the Client Contract has been entered into with the Client.

2.7 As a rule, the Law Firm and the Client enter into the Client Contract in writing, using the Client Contract template of the Law Firm.

2.8 The Client Contract can also be entered into verbally or in writing. The existence of an oral Client Contract between the Law Firm and the Client is, among other things, evidenced by the Client’s provision of information necessary for providing legal services or issuing an invoice, as well as by the payment of an invoice issued to the Client or a person designated by the Client. 

1. PROCEDURE FOR PROVISION OF SERVICES

3.1 Based on the Client Contract, the Law Firm shall provide legal services to the Client or persons designated by the Client by the Client’s written or oral instructions. However, the specific manner and terms of providing the legal services shall be decided by the Law Firm, and the Client is not entitled to request that the Law Firm follow the Client’s detailed instructions.

3.2 The exact nature and scope of the law firm’s legal services will be agreed upon when entering into the client contract. If both parties agree, the nature and content can be subject to service modifications. 

3.3 Legal services shall be provided by a partner or senior associate independently and by an associate under the supervision of a partner or senior associate. If necessary, the attorney providing legal services is entitled to use the assistance of the lawyers working for the Law Firm in preparing legal documents and performing other less complicated tasks, bearing full responsibility for the work of such lawyers.

3.4 In deciding who will provide legal services to a specific Client, the Law Firm shall consider the wishes of the Client and the expertise, experience, workload, etc., of attorneys.

3.5 The Law Firm shall provide legal services with generally recognized professional skill and care, acting in the Client’s best interests and avoiding damage to the Client’s property.

3.6 In providing the legal services, the Law Firm shall use its best efforts to achieve the result desired by the Client, while observing the requirements of professional ethics. As a rule, the Law Firm cannot guarantee that the desired result will be achieved.

3.7 The Law Firm shall inform the Client of all material circumstances related to the provision of legal services, in particular those that may cause the Client to change the instructions, and, at the request of the Client, shall provide the Client with information on the performance of the Client Contract.

3.8 The Client shall cooperate with the Law Firm in relation to the Client’s assignment, incl. by providing the Law Firm with accurate and complete information and documents, as well as with additional explanations at the request of the Law Firm.

3.9 If the Client does not provide the Law Firm with the data necessary to carry out the assignment or other information required for legal services, the Law Firm shall have the right to suspend the execution of the Client Agreement or cancel the Client Agreement. Based on FATF legal regulations. 

3.10 In providing legal services, the Law Firm is entitled to perform all lawful acts necessary to carry out the Client’s assignment, incl properly. For example, preparing documents, representing the Client in Nicaraguan courts and pre-trial proceedings or state and local authorities, and performing other legal acts in the Client’s interests. If necessary, a power of attorney issued by the Client to the Law Firm shall be attached to the Client Contract.

3.11 The Law Firm will carry out the Client’s assignment with due care and diligence, per the Client Agreement concluded with the Client. Any instructions outside the scope of the Client Agreement, which are given to the Law Firm by the Client or are necessary to protect the Client’s interests, may be carried out by the Law Firm in agreement with the Client or may be refused by the Client. 

3.12 The Law Firm shall keep a file in connection with legal services to the Client containing all documents relating to it. Documents and other data media may also be stored and maintained electronically. However, the Law Firm shall keep materials relating to the Client’s case separately from other documents and materials and ensure their preservation and confidentiality. 

3.13 The Law Firm shall keep confidential information that has become known to the Law Firm for the provision of legal services, as well as the source of such information, except if the Law Firm is required to disclose the information by law or if the Client instructs or authorizes the Law Firm to disclose the information. 

3.14 The fact that the Client sought legal services from the Law Firm, the nature and extent of the legal services, and the amount of the Fee shall also be subject to confidentiality. However, it will not be considered a breach of privacy to inform the Centralizing Information and Prevention General Directorate of Nicaragua or another organization about any activity related to Money Laundering to comply with the country’s local and international regulations.

3.15 The law firm will not hand over documents or other data carriers related to lawyers’ professional activities to unauthorized persons or authorities to which these documents and data carriers will not reach unless the law firm is obliged to do so by law or if the client instructs or authorizes the law firm to do so. However, the delivery of said documents and data carriers and the disclosure of the information contained therein to the Supreme Court of Justice in a matter relating to a disciplinary infraction shall not be considered a breach of confidentiality. 

3.16 The Law Firm’s duty of confidentiality shall survive the expiry or termination of the Client Contract to the extent needed to protect the Client’s legitimate interests.

3.17 The Law Firm may publish the Client’s name for publicity purposes. The Client understands and allows the Law Firm to display such information has become public otherwise, or if the Client acting in an economical and professional capacity can be reasoned to use the Law Firm’s services. 

3.18 The Business Days of Our law firm are Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM, and Saturday, 8:00 AM to 12:00 PM, excluding holidays. However, if there is an urgency by the Client, we will schedule an appointment based on the Client’s convenience.