What to Expect When You Call

During business hours, your call is answered by a member of our team. We start by asking a few basic questions to understand who you are, how you were referred to us, and what type of problem you are facing (criminal charge, DUI, personal injury, workers’ compensation, or something else).

You will never be rushed through this part. Our goal is to give you space to explain what happened, in your own words, so we can point you in the right direction. 

To make our time together useful, we will ask a few focused questions, such as:

• When and where the incident, arrest, or injury occurred
• What charges or injuries you are dealing with now
• Whether there are any upcoming court dates, deadlines, or medical appointments 
• Whether you have already spoken with law enforcement, an insurance company, or your employer about the situation

We are not looking to trip you up or argue with you. We simply need enough information to understand the urgency of your situation and whether our firm is the right fit.

In many situations, you will be able to speak with a local Charleston attorney the same day — often during that first call. If the attorney is in court or in a meeting when you call, our staff will schedule a prompt phone or in‑person consultation that works with your schedule and any upcoming deadlines.

If your issue is extremely time‑sensitive (for example, you have been arrested, are under active investigation, or were seriously injured), we make every effort to prioritize that call.

When you talk with Peter David Brown or another attorney in the firm, you can expect straight answers. We will discuss:

• What the law generally says about your situation
• What immediate steps you should and should not take
• What outcomes may be realistic, based on many years of handling similar matters in South Carolina courts

You are always welcome to ask questions. Our job is to ensure you understand your options before you decide what to do next.

Before you retain our legal services, we’ll clearly explain how fees work for your type of case. For example:

• Personal injury and many Workers’ Compensation matters may be handled on a contingency fee basis, meaning you do not pay an attorney fee unless we recover money for you

• Criminal and DUI cases are usually structured as flat or hourly fees, which we will outline in advance

There are no surprise charges and no pressure to sign anything on the spot. If you choose to move forward, we’ll explain the engagement agreement and outline the next steps so you know exactly what we will be doing for you.

Our goal is that you do not hang up feeling more anxious than when you called. By the end of the initial conversation, you should know:

• Whether we can represent you

• What the next few weeks are likely to look like

• How and when you can expect to hear from us again

You will also have our contact information so you can reach out with follow‑up questions as they arise.

If you are facing an arrest, a serious injury, or a work‑related accident, you do not have to guess about your rights or your next steps. A single call to The Law Office of Peter David Brown, P.A. can give you clarity, options, and an experienced team in your corner.