As An Attorney, Spencer Freeman Explains Why Talking With A New Client In-Custody Is Different Than Out-Of-Custody. Why?

In-custody new-client intake is different because access is restricted and attorney meetings are scheduled through the jail, often with limited privacy, unlike out-of-custody meetings. That changes what you can review, how quickly you must act, and how you preserve confidentiality and evidence. This article explains the practical and legal differences that shape early strategy when a client is jailed versus free.

Ray Hrdlicka – Host – Attorneys.Media

“So, that’s the milestone. It’s if that fails, then an attorney needs to come in and litigation needs done.”

Spencer Freeman – Fire-Loss Attorney – Pierce County, WA

“Generally speaking, we can talk about specific examples where, perhaps, an insurance company has put the claim in their special investigations unit. I would consider getting an attorney at that point also. Because if the claim is going to the special investigations’ unit, the insurance company is investigating the claim for arson, or for fraud, or there’s some other aspect of this claim. They’re likely going to try to deny this claim. Getting an attorney in, right away, at the point, I think is incredibly important.”