YES! Since the pandemic, the Law Office of Julie Evert has offered fully remote capabilities. We are not limited to any particular location or time zone. We offer flexible hours and utilize a variety of resources such as google meet, zoom, and more to create a seamless process no matter where you are located.

That depends. The Court orders almost every case to mediation before scheduling a trial. Attorney Evert founded the first and largest mediation company in the US Virgin Islands. She has tremendous experience in the courtroom and in mediation.

To get a divorce (or become legally separated) in the U.S. Virgin Islands, you must show that there has been a breakdown of the marriage and that the marriage can no longer be preserved (16 V.I.C. § 104). This is the only recognized ground for the dissolution of a marriage in the U.S. Virgin Islands. Marital misconduct is not considered in the equitable distribution of property.

The US Virgin Islands is a “no-fault” jurisdiction, which means a spouse will obtain a divorce if she or he files in court. The Court is not interested in, nor will they listen to who did what to whom. This includes infidelity, which is the reason many marriages fail.

The statute of limitations for a personal injury lawsuit is two years from the date of the incident.

Absolutely nothing. The initial consultation gives you time to decide if you and Attorney will work well together. We send you an intake form prior to your consultation which asks for the details of the case. For example, in a divorce or custody case, Attorney Evert will want to know the date of marriage, the names and ages of all children, what assets and debts you have, and what you think you want as a result. We will follow up the initial consultation with a Retainer Agreement, which sets forth the fee structure for representation. You may not know all of the details at that time, and that is perfectly fine. After speaking with Attorney Evert, we are certain that you will feel comfortable and confident moving forward.

The answer to this question depends on several factors, including what kind of case you have.

If the case is a personal injury or medical malpractice case, there is NO COST to you until the case settles. Attorney Evert will be paid a percentage of the total recovery and she will be reimbursed for any costs in the case. Before the case begins, you and Attorney Evert will review and sign a Retainer Agreement which sets forth the fee structure for the case.

In Family Law, it is customary for attorneys to be paid for the time they spend on the case. Attorney Evert has more than 35 years of experience and she has tried many cases in the Family Division of the Superior Court of the Virgin Islands. Our family law consultations are $400 and can be booked via phone call, Zoom, or in person. Attorney Evert charges $500/hour for all work done outside of Court and $600/hour for all work involving mediations, hearings, or conferences with the Court. Each invoice you receive will contain a detailed breakdown of every dollar spent.

Attorney Evert does not accept payments over time. As a sole practitioner with fixed expenses, she requires the retainer to be paid before she is able to commence work. As a client, you will have Attorney Evert’s cellphone number to use for emergencies.