Common questions
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Plain answers to the questions people ask most before they hire us. For questions about a specific type of case, each practice page has its own.
A case review is a 30 minute call with attorney Shayan Elahi, booked through the calendar. You tell him what happened, and he asks the questions that matter for your type of case. By the end, you will know whether we can help and what the next step would be.
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Anything in writing: court papers, letters, contracts, emails, texts, photos, police or incident reports, and medical bills. Note the date it all started and, if you were sued, the date you were served. A short timeline in your own words helps.
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No. Texas clients can meet Shayan at the Dallas office by appointment, or by phone or video. Florida clients meet with him by phone or video, by appointment.
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Shayan Elahi. You work with Shayan directly, and he handles your case himself. Anyone on his staff who helps with it works under his supervision.
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No. Sending a form, calling, or emailing does not create an attorney-client relationship. We represent you only after we both sign a written agreement. Until then, please keep confidential details for the call.
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No one can honestly promise a result. Every case depends on its facts, the evidence, the law, and decisions made by people outside our control. What we can tell you is how strong the position looks, what could go wrong, and what each route is likely to involve.
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We will tell you, and we will tell you why. If a deadline is close, we will say so, so you can find help in time.
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Fees depend on the case. We explain every fee and cost in writing before you hire us.
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We accept wire transfer, ACH, and Square. For the payment details on your invoice, contact us.
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Usually 2 years from the date of the injury, under Texas Civil Practice and Remedies Code section 16.003. Claims against a government body can need written notice within 6 months, and some cities set a shorter deadline.
This is general information, not legal advice. Your deadline depends on your facts.
You may still have a claim. In Texas, a person found more than 50% responsible cannot recover, and anyone else’s recovery is reduced by their share (Civil Practice and Remedies Code sections 33.001 and 33.012). Florida adopted a similar rule in 2023 for most negligence cases.
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In a Texas Justice of the Peace court, usually 14 days from service (Texas Rule of Civil Procedure 502.5(d)). In county and district courts, usually by 10:00 a.m. on the Monday after 20 days from service (Rule 99(b)). Missing the deadline can lead to a default judgment.
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In Texas, usually 300 days from the last incident for a sexual harassment charge with the Texas Workforce Commission or the EEOC. In Florida, usually 365 days with the Florida Commission on Human Relations.
This is general information, not legal advice. Your deadline depends on your facts.
In Texas, usually 4 years from the breach. In Florida, usually 5 years for a written contract and 4 years for one that is not written (Florida Statutes section 95.11(2)(b) and (3)(j)).
This is general information, not legal advice. Your deadline depends on your facts.
Yes. Shayan Elahi is licensed in Florida as well as Texas. Our office is in Dallas, and Elahi Law has no Florida office. Florida clients meet with Shayan by appointment, by phone or video.
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For negligence claims that arose after March 24, 2023, usually 2 years, under Florida Statutes section 95.11(5)(a). Before that date the limit was 4 years, and older injuries may still fall under the old rule.
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Ask it in a case review, or call (972) 765-6715.
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