i · how it works

a direct line.
no runaround.

01

you call or text the number, free of charge. a real attorney (not a call center, not an intake bot) quickly connects with you.

you reach out.

02

we listen. what happened, what you're worried about, what's urgent, what's not. questions get real answers.

we actually listen.

03

by the end of the call, you'll have a clear picture of your situation, an honest assessment of your options, and a defined next step. that may be a formal engagement with the firm, a referral to a trusted attorney in another practice area, or practical guidance you can act on yourself.

you leave with a plan.

ii · who handles your case

a licensed attorney.
not an intake line.

when you contact talk to counsel, you're not routed to a screener who'll decide whether you're worth a lawyer's time.

a licensed attorney handles your call.

Training
BigLaw-trained attorney with experience at three major international law firms, where the standards for preparation, client service, and the practice of law are set by institutions that represent Fortune 500 companies.
Education
J.D., cum laude, from Northwestern Pritzker School of Law with a focus on constitutional law.
Practice
Veteran-owned, independent New York law practice. Admitted to the Bar of the State of New York.
Recognition
2025 recipient of an Empire State Counsel Justice For All Award from the New York State Bar Association, in recognition of pro bono service and commitment to access to justice.

principal attorney

Kevin Finkelstein

iii · what a plan looks like

what you get
on your first call.

01 · Situation analysis

A careful look at
what you're facing.

A licensed attorney listens to the facts, asks the right questions, identifies the type of legal matter, and explains the process ahead in plain English. You leave the call understanding what's happening and why it matters.

02 · Honest assessment

What your options
actually are.

Straightforward guidance on the realistic paths forward: the strengths and weaknesses of your position, the risks, the likely timeline, and the decisions you'll need to make.

03 · The right fit

Representation,
or a trusted referral.

If your matter fits the firm's practice, you'll hear a clear scope of work and a fee structure, disclosed in writing before any engagement. If it doesn't, you'll be connected with an attorney the firm actually knows and trusts, in the appropriate practice area and jurisdiction.

04 · A clear next step

Direction,
not a script.

Every call ends with practical guidance for what to consider next, whether that means a follow-up conversation, a referral, or information you can use to think through your situation on your own time. You hang up with a clearer sense of direction, not a list of orders.

The Scope

the initial call is
always free.

There is no charge to call Talk to Counsel, no time limit on the conversation, and no obligation to retain the firm. Fees are only discussed if the firm agrees to take on a specific matter, and any fee arrangement is disclosed in writing and signed by both the client and the firm before representation begins. Fees vary by the nature, complexity, and anticipated scope of the matter.

iv · confidentiality

what you
tell us stays with us.

Everything you share on your initial call is treated as confidential under the New York Rules of Professional Conduct. The firm takes confidentiality seriously, and consultations with prospective clients are protected even where no formal representation is ultimately undertaken.

A few practical notes, for your own protection: please avoid transmitting highly sensitive or privileged information through this website, by unsecured email, or in an initial text message. The firm will also conduct a conflict check before any attorney-client relationship is formed.

v · when to call