Before accepting any matter, I must perform a conflict-of-interest check and protect client confidentiality. For that reason, please keep initial emails brief and do not include confidential or sensitive details.

Suitable first-email examples:

• Hello — I have questions about a contractor who did not perform agreed work.
• Hello — I am seeking to recover money someone owes me.

After your brief inquiry, I will respond with instructions on how to provide further details securely and how we can proceed.

See Conflict of Interest