If an attorney wants you to pay them to speak to them about a malpractice case, you get out of that office as fast as you can because a reputable lawyer is not going to charge you for that.
We will investigate cases on our own dime. If we think it’s a meritorious case, then we’re going to lay out the cost and that can be hundreds of thousands of dollars. If we don’t really have the confidence in your case, we’re going to tell you, “Sorry, we can’t help you,” but any lawyer who wants you to pay them upfront just to speak to them has an ulterior motive and you better watch out.