Our practice with respect to initial consultations is to have a prospective client speak directly to Mr. Warren regarding the facts and circumstances of the individual case. In the appropriate case, an appointment will then be scheduled for more in depth discussion. California law allows you to receive copies of all documents that you have signed and to review your personnel file (but not necessarily to receive copies of unsigned materials) upon reasonable request. If there are relevant documents that you do not have and would like to obtain, in a professionally prepared communication, request a copy of your personnel file from the employer (some employers will provide that copy on request). If they will not agree to provide a copy of your personnel file, you may ask for copies of documents that you signed and schedule a time to review your personnel file. Take a pad and list every document in your file by title, date, addressee and a brief description of content. This also allows a “snapshot” of the file at a given point in time (so that you will know if documents are later added or removed). Remember to take the high road in your dealings with your employer or former employer—be professional in your communications, notwithstanding your personal feelings about the way you may have been treated. If an in-person consultation is scheduled with Mr. Warren, please bring all written materials pertaining to your employment and the issues you believe are relevant to your claims or damages/injuries. This may include documents such as those pertaining to your performance, discipline, written discipline or criticism, copies of the employer’s policies and procedures (such as manuals, handbooks, rules and regs, etc.), all communications between you and the employer, and any notes or journals you have maintained. You cannot provide too much relevant information. The good and the bad are needed so that we can properly assess and properly advise in connection with your matter and so that we are not blindsided by the unknown. We look forward to having the opportunity to speak with you concerning your matter. Remember, not all circumstances provide a basis for recourse and for a number of reasons, we may elect not take a given matter. We believe that the attorney-client relationship is an important one. You should be comfortable with your attorney and your attorney should be comfortable working with you. The level of personal rapport and ability to communicate between you and your potential attorney should be part of the assessment you make also in seeking representation.