The questions clients rarely ask aloud

Six questions, answered

Who will actually appear in court, you or a junior?

Advocate Sharad Bansal appears himself in every matter the firm accepts. Juniors prepare research and paperwork under his supervision. If, on a given date, he cannot be present, your consent is taken beforehand, never merely reported afterwards.

Will you tell me if my case is weak?

Yes, at the first meeting. A client is better served by an honest view on day one than by an expensive surprise at the end. If the sensible course is to settle, compound or withdraw, you will hear that too.

How are fees decided?

The consultation fee is stated when the appointment is fixed. For the matter itself, fees are quoted in writing before any work begins, stage by stage, with what each stage covers. There are no charges you have not seen in advance.

How do I reach you between hearings?

Through the office on +91 11 4587 2106 during working hours, or by email at email@bansalllp.com. Messages are answered the same working day. Before every hearing you are told what will happen and, after it, what happened and what comes next.

Is what I tell you confidential?

Everything you tell the firm is protected by the privilege between an advocate and client, and stays within the firm. Papers you hand over are returned when the matter ends.

I already have an advocate. Can I take a second opinion?

Yes. The firm offers a fixed-fee review of a matter already in court: the papers and orders are read and you receive a written opinion on where the case stands. You are free to continue with your present advocate afterwards.