From the Office of
What is discrete task
representation? How is it different
from full-service representation?
ELIZABETH HALLOCK
ATTORNEY AT LAW
À la carte
Family &
Housing Law.
DISCRETE TASK/LIMITED SCOPE
REPRESENTATION
Want to represent yourself in
court but need help understanding
Lawyers who charge by the hour can be
legal documents and procedures?
expensive, so many states now allow a more
Need help drafting court
economical choice of representation. When a
documents? — I offer affordable
client wants to represent him or herself in
discrete task/limited scope
court
or
needs to draft
simple
legal
documents, an attorney can limit the scope of
representation, that is, perform only discrete
representation and consulting, in
Elizabeth Hallock, Attorney at Law
601 E McLoughin Blvd
tasks for the client. During an initial
By appointment, Monday, Wednesday, & Friday
consultation, the client and I determine where
Ph 503-446-3045
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Email: ehallock.law@gmail.com
limited scope representation is appropriate,
and where he/she might need a full-service
lawyer to handle more complex issues.
the areas where you need a little
extra help.
SERVICES OFFERED
Put your affairs in order today.
DON’T PUT OFF IMPORTANT
LEGAL MATTERS JUST
BECAUSE THE LAW LOOKS
‘TOO CONFUSING.’
I OFFFER ADVICE IN THE FOLLOWING
AREAS:
 Protect your family and yourself
with a will, power of attorney,
and/or advance directive.
 Assert your legal rights when
dealing with landlords, creditors,
debtors.

 Make sure your contracts are
binding agreements.

 File a small claims suit

Garnishment, debtors rights
 Handle a family law matter in or
out of court.

Traffic Citations, Record Expungement

Rental agreements, landlord/tenant mediation
 Challenge a traffic ticket.
 Expunge your criminal record.
“If you want to make an easy
job seem might hard, just
keep putting off doing it.”
— Olin Miller
Divorce, modification in parenting plan,
name changes, marriage visa
Wills, guardianships, special needs trusts,
advance directives, power of attorney
INITIAL CONSULATION
ABOUT ME:
A.B., PRINCETON UNIVERSITY
J.D., UNIVERSITY OF SAN FRANCISCO
WA BAR # 41825 SINCE 2009
GUEST LECTURER, INNOVATIVE CHANGE$
RATES:
After an initial consultation, if we decide you can
successfully represent yourself, we will sign an
An initial one hour consultation with me is $50.
agreement regarding the specifics of any additional
Many times, your problem can be addressed that
services I will provide to you. In rare cases, I will
quickly, which is why I charge a fee for
appear one time for you in court, but more often than
consultations. If you are able to represent yourself
not, you will represent yourself. Some services you
pro se, I charge a sliding scale flat fee for any
might request are research on your issue, document
additional hours of my time. I am also available for
prep and court coaching, and a certain amount of time
appearances for a fee, but rarely, except for
for us to have phone or in person consultations. If your
disability cases, do I take a full service, full
situation is more complex, I will do my best to provide
representation case, so be prepared to represent
you with a referral.
yourself. I help those who are ready to take charge
.
of their lives.