Preparing for a First Legal Consultation

Prepare a short chronology

List important events in date order and identify the people, organisations and documents connected to each event. Separate what you know directly from what others have told you.

Bring the source records

Collect contracts, notices, court papers, identification, correspondence, payment records and any earlier advice relevant to the issue. Preserve originals and avoid altering digital files.

Ask about next steps

Use the meeting to understand immediate risks, possible routes, evidence gaps, expected stages and fees. Confirm deadlines and who will do what after the consultation.