Est. 1995·Houston, Texas · Seattle, Washington Tel: 713.830.7687
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The Dietrich Law Firm
Business & Severe Injury Lawsuits
Working With the Firm

How Engagement Works

The firm is selective about the matters it accepts. Every engagement follows the same four steps — so you know exactly where you stand before any work begins.

1
Confidential case assessment
You describe the matter by phone or through the contact form. An attorney evaluates whether it fits the firm’s practice. There is no charge.
2
Conflicts check
Before going further, the firm confirms it has no conflict of interest that would prevent it from representing you.
3
Written agreement
The firm represents clients only under a written engagement agreement. It states the scope of work and the fee structure — hourly, contingency, or hybrid, depending on the matter — in plain terms.
4
Engagement begins
Once signed, the firm goes to work. You will know the attorneys handling your case by name, and you will hear from them directly.
Contingency Fees & Case Expenses

Where the firm is engaged on a contingent fee — in injury cases and in substantial commercial matters — there is no attorney's fee unless there is a recovery. In every contingent-fee and hybrid engagement, the client remains responsible for case expenses, including court costs, filing fees, deposition and expert witness costs, and records charges, which the firm advances and is reimbursed for out of any recovery. If there is no recovery, the client owes no expenses. Fee terms are set out in a written fee agreement before representation begins.

How Representation Begins

A short video on the firm’s written-agreement policy and what it means for you.

Next Step

Discuss Your Case with the Attorneys

The firm is selective about the matters it accepts. Every engagement begins with a confidential case assessment.

Call 713.830.7687 Request a Confidential Case Assessment info@dietrich-law.com
Two States, Two Offices

Texas & Washington

A Texas Longhorn in a field of bluebonnets
Houston, Texas — the firm’s home since 1995.
The Bellevue, Washington skyline beneath Mount Rainier
Seattle, Washington — serving clients in the Pacific Northwest.