A controlled intake protects both the prospective client and the firm.
Counter-terrorism finance matters often involve multiple parties, related entities, counterparties and government agencies. A conflicts review must occur before detailed confidential information is exchanged.
First, provide the names of the person or organization seeking advice, key adverse parties, relevant banks or counterparties, and any known government agency. The firm may request additional names solely to determine whether it can consider the engagement. At this stage, describe the issue at a high level and identify any deadline. Do not send a complete narrative or supporting files.
Second, a lawyer will determine whether the matter fits the firm’s practice and whether a preliminary consultation is appropriate. The consultation may address the posture of an investigation, an account or sanctions restriction, a subpoena response, a compliance failure, a designation, a license question or a cross-border process. Legal advice depends on verified facts and current authority; an introductory exchange is not a promise of a result.
Third, if the firm accepts the matter, the scope and responsible attorneys are confirmed in a written engagement agreement. The team then provides instructions for secure communications, preservation and document transfer. Depending on urgency, early work may include a preservation notice, government-contact protocol, transaction hold review, privilege structure, sanctions analysis or action calendar.
Urgent situations
If law enforcement is present, a search is underway, an interview is scheduled, travel or extradition is at issue, funds have been blocked, or a response deadline is less than two business days away, call 1-202-9824-980. State your name, organization, callback number, the agency involved and the deadline. Do not obstruct officials, destroy or alter records, coach witnesses, or make speculative statements. Follow lawful instructions and ask to contact counsel.
Verification and safety
The firm’s only office is Washington, D.C. Its public email is contact@kevinhalllaw.org. This website does not contain bank-account information, payment instructions, logins or a client portal. Verify any unexpected request for money or credentials by calling the published office number. Email can be misdirected or intercepted, so do not rely on reply chains alone for sensitive instructions.