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You can book an initial consultation through: 📞 Phone: 052-XXX-XXXX (Weekdays 9:00–18:00) ✉️ Email: info@mirai-law.example.com 📝 Contact form on this website The first 30 minutes are free. Please provide 2–3 preferred dates and times, and we'll get back to you promptly.

Bringing related documents helps us provide more specific advice. 📄 Generally recommended: • Copies of contracts or correspondence with the other party • A memo summarizing the situation • Photo ID 📋 Additional documents by area: • Inheritance: Family register, will (if available) • Real Estate: Property registry, purchase agreement • Labor: Employment contract, work regulations You're welcome to come even without documents — we're happy to help either way.

Yes, we offer online consultations. 💻 Video consultations via Zoom or Google Meet 📞 Phone consultations This is convenient for those who live far away or have busy schedules. Simply access the URL we send you beforehand. The initial online consultation is also free for 30 minutes.

Yes, all consultation details are strictly protected. 🔒 Attorneys are legally bound to maintain confidentiality (Attorney Act, Article 23) 🔒 Your consultation details will never be disclosed to outside parties 🔒 The opposing party will not learn that you consulted with us Please speak freely. Note that we may ask for your name and the opposing party's name to check for conflicts of interest.

Our fee structure is as follows: 📋 Basic Fees: • Legal consultation: First 30 min free, then ¥5,000 per 30 min • Retainer fee: From ¥100,000 depending on the case • Success fee: Calculated based on economic benefit 💼 Retainer Agreement: • From ¥50,000/month (includes 3 hours of legal consultation) • Contract review, legal advice, etc. A formal estimate will be provided at your initial consultation. Please don't hesitate to ask if you have any concerns about costs.

Yes, the first 30 minutes are completely free. ✅ No charges whatsoever ✅ No obligation to hire us after the free consultation ✅ We'll explain the case outlook and estimated costs Even if you haven't decided whether to hire an attorney, or just want to hear our opinion, you're very welcome. Feel free to reach out.

We accept the following payment methods: • Bank transfer (MUFG Bank, Bank of Nagoya) • Credit card (Visa/Mastercard/JCB) • Installment payments (by arrangement) The retainer fee is due upon engagement, and the success fee upon case completion. For those facing financial hardship, we can guide you to Legal Aid (Houterasu).

Yes, we provide a detailed estimate at your initial consultation. 📋 The estimate includes: • Retainer fee amount • Success fee calculation basis • Estimated expenses (court stamps, postage, etc.) • Expected case duration We can also suggest approaches that fit your budget, so please don't hesitate to share any financial concerns.

The typical case process is as follows: 1️⃣ Initial Consultation (30 min free) → We hear your situation and explain our approach 2️⃣ Formal Engagement & Retainer Payment → Signing of the engagement agreement 3️⃣ Investigation & Negotiation → Negotiating with the other party, preparing documents 4️⃣ Resolution → Resolution through settlement, mediation, or trial 5️⃣ Success Fee Payment & Report → Final report delivered The process varies by case, so we'll explain the specifics during your initial consultation.

Timelines vary by case type, but here are general estimates: ⏱ Negotiated settlement: 1–3 months ⏱ Mediation: 3–6 months ⏱ Litigation (first instance): 6 months – 1.5 years ⏱ Inheritance procedures: 2–6 months ⏱ Contract drafting: 1–2 weeks We aim for early resolution while pursuing the best outcome for you. We provide regular progress updates.

Required documents vary by case type. Common ones include: 📄 General: • Photo ID (driver's license, My Number card, etc.) • Personal seal (registered seal not required) 📄 Inheritance: • Deceased's family register (birth to death) • Family registers of all heirs • List of assets (property registry, bank books, etc.) 📄 Real Estate: • Certificate of registered matters • Purchase/lease agreements We'll advise you on how to obtain these documents, so please ask if you have any questions.

We're fully prepared to handle court proceedings when necessary. ⚖️ Our litigation support: • Drafting complaints and answers • Evidence collection and organization • Court arguments (your appearance is generally not required) • Settlement negotiations • Post-judgment actions (appeals, enforcement, etc.) 📍 Courts we cover: • Nagoya District Court • Nagoya Family Court • Nagoya Summary Court • Other courts in Aichi Prefecture We first aim for a negotiated resolution, but if litigation is unavoidable, we'll provide full support.

Our office handles the following practice areas: ⚖️ Main practice areas: • Corporate Law (contracts, M&A, compliance) • Inheritance & Wills (will preparation, estate division, renunciation) • Real Estate Transactions (sales, rental disputes, construction disputes) • Labor Consultation (employment regulations, labor disputes, harassment) • Divorce & Family (divorce mediation, custody, child support) • Debt Resolution (consolidation, personal rehabilitation, bankruptcy) With 5 attorneys and 3 paralegals, we're ready to handle a wide range of consultations.

Our corporate law services include: 📝 Contract Services: • Drafting and reviewing various contracts • Master agreements, NDAs, service agreements, etc. 🏢 Corporate Operations: • Compliance framework development • Shareholder meeting & board meeting support • Internal policy development 💼 M&A & Succession: • Due diligence • Share transfers & business transfers • Legal risk assessment Retainer agreements are available from ¥50,000/month.

Our inheritance and will services include: 📜 Wills: • Handwritten will preparation support • Notarized will preparation support • Serving as will executor 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Inheritance Procedures: • Heir investigation and confirmation • Asset investigation and valuation • Representation in estate division discussions • Inheritance renunciation procedures 🏦 Tax Planning: • Inheritance tax calculation in coordination with tax accountants • Advice on lifetime gifts We help ensure a harmonious inheritance process for your family.

Yes, we handle all types of real estate legal matters. 🏠 Sales: • Reviewing and drafting purchase agreements • Verifying important matter disclosures • Handling defect liability (contract non-conformity) issues 🏢 Rentals: • Handling unpaid/delinquent rent • Eviction negotiations • Restoration disputes 🔨 Construction: • Construction disputes (defective housing) • Neighbor disputes (noise, sunlight rights) Real estate involves large sums, so we recommend consulting early.