FAQs

Here are the answers to questions frequently asked Internet attorney and consultant Mike Young. None of the answers contain legal advice or form an attorney-client relationship. Talk with your Internet attorney for answers to specific legal questions.

General Internet Lawyer FAQs

How much do you charge?

Professional fees vary based upon the nature and complexity of the work to be performed. As a guideline, here is a Schedule of Estimated Legal Fees (PDF file) so that you have an idea how much it typically costs.

I want to talk with you about my business. What’s the first step?

Use the online booking system to schedule your initial consultation for a day and time that works for you.

I’m broke but need legal help. Will you work for free?

Each December, the law firm selects the nonprofit charities that it will provide legal services to on a pro bono (free) basis and the organizations and events it will sponsor. If you are a nonprofit charitable institution, please apply by November 30th for consideration. Free or low cost legal representation for indigents may be available through your state or local bar association. If you need website legal forms (privacy policy, terms of use, etc.) and can’t afford to pay an Internet lawyer, consider getting the Website Legal Forms Generator software. Our law firm created the website legal document templates used in the software.

What type of business entity should I use?

Each situation is unique. However, many successful business owners use either a limited liability company or a corporation.

Can you represent me as an Internet lawyer even if I don’t live in Texas?

Many clients live in other states or in other countries (United Kingdom, Australia, etc.). Most Internet issues involve federal and international laws that we routinely handle. If something comes up that involves the laws of a particular country or state, local legal counsel can be brought in to help resolve the issue.