Choosing Cupero Law

Choosing an Attorney

1. Don't be fast talked.
Don't talk to the insurance companies without having retained sound counsel. Statistics show that people recover three times more in pocket when working with a lawyer than when dealing with the insurance companies themselves.

2. Get a lawyer who represents the injured exclusively.
Only he/she will have your best interests in mind, without a conflict of interest in representing insurance agencies as well.

3. If a lawyer assures you of an outcome at the onset, run away!
We will give you our opinion on value only after we've obtained all the information on your case.

4. Don't pay the freight.
If a lawyer doesn't have enough confidence to advance disbursement costs, he/she may not have enough confidence to go to court and fight for the maximum recovery for you. Disbursements are reimbursed to the lawyer at the end of the case.

5. Don't hire the new guy on the block.
Many lawyers from outside of the area advertise here for personal injury, but they don't have the familiarity with the judges, attorneys and local insurance adjusters with whom they must deal. Mr. Cupero has practiced law in Orange County for 18 years.

6. Don't be a number.
You need to go to someone who knows you as a name, not just as a case number. When you call the offices of James J. Cupero, you are a part of their professional family and are treated as such.

7. Don't get shuffled around.
At larger firms you get shuffled between attorneys, sometimes not meeting the attorney trying your case until your court date. At the Law Offices of James J. Cupero, you have the same lawyer from beginning to end.

8. Don't hire a lawyer who won't follow through.
Your lawyer should be ready, willing and able to try your case in court if necessary. Most or our cases settle, but only after the client is fully informed and satisfied with the result.

9. Don't be bullied.
You're the boss, and your lawyers need to keep your needs in mind. Make sure that you ask questions and that you understand every aspect of a settlement. It's your life; it's your case.

10. Don't make the wrong choice.
Call this office to receive the professional individual attention your case deserves.

Preparing for Your Initial Consultation with a Personal Injury Attorney

One way to make the most of your initial consultation with a personal injury attorney is to go to the meeting as prepared as possible. This will be very helpful to your attorney in understanding the details of your case so they can get up to speed more easily. It will also help you to keep your own thoughts organized regarding the events of your case. Here is some of the relevant information you should accumulate in preparation for your meeting.

1) Clearly outline all your contact information including work, home and cell numbers and any e-mail addresses you can be communicated through.

2) Keep a chronological summary of all the facts and events that occurred right up to the point where you decided to seek legal counsel. This would include names and addresses of anyone involved in your dispute and any background facts.

3) Gather any documents you have relating to your case. This would include all correspondence, e-mails, accident or police reports that you may have accumulated. In addition, bring medical records and any personal insurance policies and declaration sheets on automobile policies if applicable and photos.

4) Dates are extremely important and you should attempt to be as accurate and precise as possible. We recommend that you get a calendar and mark down the dates of when things occurred including when you received any type of notices, correspondence or other documents. Bring the calendar to your meeting to use as a reference.

Call our Goshen, New York, office at 1-866-443-0971 for a free initial consultation. If your car crash injuries prevent travel, Attorney Cupero will personally visit you at your home or hospital.

The Law Offices of James J. Cupero, PLLC, represents injury victims in the Mid-Hudson Valley and Tri-State area, chiefly in Orange County, Sullivan County, Ulster County and Rockland County, including Goshen, Warwick, Middletown, Montgomery, Chester, Newburgh, Wallkill, Washingtonville, Port Jervis, Scotchtown, Walden, Monticello, Monroe, Greenwood Lake, Tuxedo, Sterling Forest, Rock Tavern, Rockland, Dutchess, Florida, Central Valley, Highland Falls, Highland Mills, Minisink, New Windsor, Hamptonburgh, Blooming Grove.