FAQS
Common Questions About Consultations
How do I book a consultation?
Message Adv. Rajesh Sir on WhatsApp before you book, or right after booking, and choose a date and time on the appointment page. The office confirms the time and payment on WhatsApp. Message Adv. Rajesh Sir on WhatsApp.
Is there a fee for the consultation?
Yes. Every consultation is paid. The preliminary consultation, of about 45 minutes, has a base fee of ₹1,000; for some matters it can be higher, and the office tells you before the appointment is confirmed. The fee is paid by UPI (Google Pay or PhonePe) to the advocate's account using the details shared on WhatsApp. See the Refund Policy for rescheduling and refunds.
What happens in the consultation?
Adv. Rajesh Kannan listens to your matter, looks at the documents you bring, and explains what the law says, the options open to you and the likely next steps. It is a confidential discussion.
Is the consultation a legal opinion or an engagement for my case?
No. It is a preliminary consultation to discuss your matter with Adv. Rajesh Sir. It is not a legal opinion, and paying ₹1,000 does not engage the advocate for your case or amount to a vakalath. If you decide to go ahead, the fee for that work depends on the matter and is discussed directly with Adv. Rajesh Sir after the consultation.
How are fees for a case decided?
The professional fee for a case or other work depends on the matter, its complexity and the court or forum involved. It is discussed with you after the consultation, before any work begins. The ₹1,000 consultation fee does not cover this work.
Can I consult online instead of visiting the office?
Adv. Rajesh Sir prefers to meet clients in person at the chamber in Elamakkara, Ernakulam, because a face-to-face discussion works best. An online consultation is offered only when the matter is urgent or when you cannot come to Kerala or reach the office.
What should I bring to the consultation?
Bring every document related to your matter: notices, orders, agreements, title deeds, correspondence and anything else connected with it. There is no need to ask which ones; bring them all. If something is left at home, the matter cannot be discussed fully at the first meeting.
Which matters does Adv. Rajesh Kannan handle?
His practice is before the High Court of Kerala. It covers family, civil, criminal, constitutional (writ and public interest litigation), banking, real estate, business and education matters, and also panchayat, municipality and co-operative society matters, rent control, land, building and property tax, paddy land and data bank issues, mining and geology matters, passport matters and date of birth corrections. This includes domestic violence cases, both for aggrieved women and for respondents. If a matter belongs before a separate authority or outside his practice, you will be told so plainly.
How do clients get updates on their matter?
Once a matter is taken up, updates are shared directly by the office. An online Client Portal, where clients will be able to see documents and progress on their matter, is coming soon.
Is what I share kept confidential?
Yes. What you share about your matter is treated as confidential, in line with the professional duties of an advocate. See the Privacy Policy for how booking information is handled.