Are you an attorney?
No. I do not provide legal representation or legal advice.
All services are advisory in nature and focused on documentation strategy, narrative structure, and communications discipline.
If you require legal representation, consult licensed counsel.
Do you guarantee outcomes?
No. Outcomes in legal, political, or public matters cannot be guaranteed.
My role is to provide structured strategic guidance — not promises.
Do you represent clients in court?
No. I do not appear in court or file documents on behalf of clients.
I provide structured review, organization, and strategic advisory support.
Do you work on contingency?
No. All services are project-based, advisory blocks, or limited-term retainers under written agreement.
How quickly can you start?
Timelines depend on scope and availability.
If your matter involves urgent legal deadlines, consult licensed counsel immediately.
Structured advisory work requires defined scope before beginning.
Do you work with clients outside Maryland?
Yes. Advisory engagements may be conducted remotely depending on scope and alignment.
Will client work influence your journalism?
No.
Consulting engagements operate independently from editorial platforms to preserve journalistic integrity.
Client work does not influence reporting.
Can you help with media exposure?
Possibly.
In some situations, public exposure is appropriate. In others, restraint is strategic.
Exposure decisions are evaluated case-by-case based on documentation, risk, and timing.
Do you build websites or design logos?
I provide strategic narrative and structural positioning guidance for campaigns and organizations.
I do not provide standalone graphic design, technical development, or managed IT services.
What types of matters do you decline?
I decline matters involving:
- Smear campaigns
- Harassment or retaliation efforts
- Reputation laundering
- Work that conflicts with journalistic integrity
Strategic advisory requires ethical alignment.
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