When workloads increase dramatically (and sometimes unexpectedly) you may find yourself in need of help and fast. Of course, a per diem attorney can be the perfect solution.
You may also find yourself in a position where currently you aren’t yet ready to hire on another associate as an employee, but can’t comfortably handle the mounting mounds of incoming mail laden with discovery demands, responses, motion practice, and more.
Until you’re ready to invest in another employee for your firm, a per diem can be the perfect interim solution, whether it’s over the course of days or weeks or even months. Save yourself the training, payroll and benefits.
After having spent nearly two decades as an employee herself, Stacey’s currently serves as a per diem for those either in need of a “quick fix” or a more long-term (but nevertheless temporary) solution.
Question: Is there a resume I can review?
Answer: Stacey’s resume can be reviewed here; you can even download a PDF version of it.
Question: Are there any references that I can consult?
Answer: Absolutely. Stacey’s references can be seen here and you can download a PDF version, as well.
Question: May I see some writing samples?
Answer: Of course. Various writing samples can be downloaded, one zip file at a time, here and a more recent writing sample of Stacey’s can be found in the form of her blog posts, including one entitled: New York Automobile Threshold Law: The Ultimate Guide.
Question: What type of cases does Stacey take?
Answer: She has an extensive background in personal injury cases, including automobile accidents, slip/trip/fall cases, dog bite cases, Labor Law, insurance coverage litigation, etc. Stacey also has experience concerning more general forms of litigation and lawsuits related to corporate law. (But she’s open to taking assignments having to do with all sorts of cases).
Question: Does Stacey handle all cases herself?
Answer: Yes.
Question: How far in advance must I contact Stacey to request her assistance?
Answer: Ideally a day in advance; however, in an emergency if she is capable of helping you the same day the request is made, she will.
Question: How do I place an order?
Answer: You can contact Stacey in a variety of ways, just visit her Contact page and email her or call her. She’ll respond ASAP.
Question: What are Stacey’s hourly rates?
Answer: Stacey charges $50.00 an hour for the virtual services that she performs.
Question: What forms of payment does Stacey accept and what are her terms?
Answer: Stacey accepts credit cards, debit cards and even payments issued via PayPal. The terms are simple: payment is due at the time services are completed. (No exceptions).
That means that Stacey will not agree to take payment when a case settles or on a net 30 basis, etc. If work is assigned and a budget confirmed, you must be prepared to pay in full once the work and corresponding invoice is submitted to you and approved.
Question: How is an account set up for virtual per diem work?
Answer: As a new Per Diem services client, you will be asked to complete our client intake form and when you provide your billing information, you will not be immediately invoiced. (By completing the form, your payment data will be safely stored for future use and billing efficiency).
Question: How is billing handled?
Answer: The budget for each project will be discussed and agreed upon by both your office and Stacey herself, and an email will be sent confirming each project, its parameters and the budget before work begins. You must provide a response via email documenting your approval of the budget before work begins.
When Stacey completes her work, an invoice will be generated and presented to your office for your approval. Once your approval is transmitted via email, the payment will be processed utilizing the information previously supplied on the Per Diem services client.
Question: Can Stacey cover court or handle depositions for me?
Answer: Unfortunately, not anymore. Stacey was a full-service litigator from late 1998 to late summer of 2017, making appearances in Supreme Court, New York County to Supreme Court, Sullivan County and every county in between. (The Bronx County courthouse was where she would spend the majority of her time). However, Stacey was quarantined to home on an ongoing basis, beginning late 2017, as a result of suffering from extreme immunodeficiency due to Lyme disease. From that time onward, Stacey has been able to provide per diem services on a virtual basis only.