What types of law do you practice?

Wimer & Jobe handles all types of complex civil litigation and select transactions for small businesses. Our areas of practice include appellate law, catastrophic injuries, class actions, complex litigation, consumer law, employment law, insurance claims, international law, and small business transactions.

What types of law do you not practice?

Wimer & Jobe does not handle criminal cases, traffic tickets, workers’ compensation, social security disability, divorces, custody cases, adoptions, wills or real estate transactions.

How do I choose a lawyer?

Perhaps the most important aspect of the attorney-client relationship is trust. If you do not trust that your attorney has the skill, experience and dedication to represent you, you should get a different lawyer.

What are your hourly rates?

Our hourly rates for legal services vary case by case, depending on the complexity of the legal matter and the attorneys who work on the case.

Do you charge consultation fees?

For most cases, we provide a free telephone consultation for new clients. For cases that fit within our contingent-fee criteria, we do not charge consultation fees. You will never receive a bill or charge for services from Wimer & Jobe unless you have agreed to retain us as your attorneys.

What if I can’t afford to hire a lawyer?

We represent many of our clients on a contingent-fee basis, and attorney fees are owed only if we obtain some recovery for you. Ask us if your case fits our contingent-fee criteria.

If you cannot afford an attorney and your legal matter cannot be handled on a contingent-fee basis, your problem may fall under the jurisdiction of a governmental agency such as the North Carolina Department of Labor, the North Carolina Department of Justice, or the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission. In that case, we suggest you contact those agencies through the websites available on our links page.

You may also wish to call a legal aid agency such as Pisgah Legal Services (“PLS”). PLS is a non-profit legal services agency serving indigent residents of Western North Carolina. In addition to performing legal work in- house, PLS refers cases to outside lawyers who focus or specialize in various areas of law. PLS phone number is 828-253-0406.

Do I really need to consult an attorney?

We highly recommend that you consult with an attorney on any legal issue. The legal system is complicated, and there are many pitfalls for those who are not thoroughly familiar with the system and know how to navigate it.

With that said, certain types of matters that involve less than $4,000 can often be resolved in small claims court, where attorneys are not required.

Should I consult with an attorney before signing a contract?

As with medicine, it is equally true in law that an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure. Having an attorney review contracts and other documents before you sign them will help ensure that you thoroughly understand your rights and obligations. In many instances, contract terms can be negotiated in a way that will minimize the risks of expensive disputes or litigation down the road. The up-front cost of avoiding disputes is usually a small fraction of the cost of hiring a lawyer to represent you in a lawsuit. We practice preventive law and litigation avoidance.

Attorneys & Counselors 349 Haywood Road Asheville, NC 28806 Asheville (828) 350-9799, FAX (828) 350-9894 Dallas (972) 701-9066