FAQs

How Large is Cook Craig & Francuzenko?

We are a firm of 17 people, consisting of ten attorneys, two paralegals, two legal assistants, two client intake specialists, and the firm administrator. Our partners are John Cook, Christopher Craig, Alexander Francuzenko, Alanna Williams, and Broderick Dunn. Our associate attorneys are Philip Krone, Thea Paolini, John-David Coker, and Maria Stickrath.

When Was the Firm Founded?

The firm was founded in 2007 by our partner John Cook. Alexander Francuzenko joined the firm in 2009, and with the addition of Christopher Craig in 2012, the firm began operating under its current name of Cook, Craig & Francuzenko. Our attorneys have over a century worth of combined experience, and are recognized across the region as leaders in law.

What Are Your Practice Areas?

We handle the full range of civil, criminal, and family law issues. Our attorneys practice primarily in the areas of employment, estate planning, family law, business law, personal injury, civil litigation, and civil rights defense. However a full list of our practice areas can be reviewed here.

Where Does the Firm Practice?

Cook Craig & Francuzenko attorneys are licensed and actively practice throughout the entire state and federal court systems in Virginia, Maryland, and the District of Columbia.

In Northern Virginia, our attorneys frequent the courts of Fairfax, Arlington, Prince William, Loudoun, the City of Alexandria, and the City of Falls Church.

In Maryland, we are active in Montgomery County and Prince George’s County courts.

We handle matters through the Mid-Atlantic region. If we are unable to assist you, our attorneys will provide you a referral.

Do You Offer Free Consultations?

For personal injury matters, we offer a complimentary consultation.

For all other practice areas, our attorneys generally charge for an hour or 30 minute consultation. In some limited capacity, we may offer a discounted consultation but it is at the discretion of the attorney you will meet with. If you are interested in scheduling a consultation, please call us at 703-865-7480 and our client intake specialist can discuss details with you.

How do I Schedule a Consultation?

Please call our office at 703-865-7480 and our client intake specialist will be able to assist you in setting up your consultation. Our specialist will take down some basic information such as your name, email, phone number, and the names of all interested parties. We will then walk you through a questionnaire to get a basic understanding of your case. This questionnaire will then be reviewed by one of our attorneys for next steps on scheduling your consultation.

How Do Your Fees Work?

When retaining our firm, we will deliver to you a representation agreement and you will pay a representation fee. These funds are held in our non-interest-bearing trust account on your behalf, and only drawn upon after time or costs are expended in your matter. At the conclusion of your matter, any funds that remain will be refunded to you.

This representation fee is dependent on many factors and must be determined by the attorney you meet with during your initial consultation. While a case may seem simple, there may be facts which can complicate your matter. Our initial call specialists who assist you in setting up your consultation will not be able to make this assessment.

In most cases, our attorneys charge an hourly rate, which typically includes the initial consultation. Our firm measures our time using the legal industry standard of six-minute increments.

What Forms of Payment Do You Accept?

Our firm accepts all major credit cards, checks, and cash. Money orders, cashier’s checks, and wires are only accepted under limited circumstances. We do not store client credit card information and are PCI compliant.

What Type of Costs May I Incur in the Course of My Matter?

There may be several types of costs associated with your case, depending on the complexity. Some of the most basic costs include postage, FED-EX or courier fees, copy costs, and mileage. For cases that are more litigation intensive, fees may include court reporters and depositions, subpoenas and process of service, court filings, transcripts, and/or mediation, just to name a few. Your attorney will be able to walk you through any other types of costs as needed.

I Am a Former Client. How Do I Get a Copy of My File?

Please call 703-865-7480 to speak to one of our paralegals if you need a copy of your file. We do not retain closed files on site, so please allow up to 2 weeks to receive your file, as we may need to retrieve it from our offsite storage. Please note that in most types of cases, the Virginia State Bar regulations require us to only retain files for 7 years. Files older than 7 years are subject to destruction without notice.