The total costs of our legal services mainly depends on the situation or case that has to be handled. This is because every case differs in required expertise, legal difficulty, and bureaucracy. Additionally, we reserve the right to apply further fees if there are special requirements or time limit requested by clients, although this can be negotiated to a high degree depending on how it can affect the difficulty of the legal matter.

If you wish to request more detail or are interested in negotiating the costs of our services, please send a formal email to jameslaw@cbn.net.id detailing the type of services required and related information regarding the case you wish for us to handle.

Yes. Any Voice-over Internet Protocol (VOIP) methods can be used to communicate with the firm for negotiations, case updates or legal consultation in general.

James Purba & Partners mainly uses Zoom to communicate with clients and employees, but we can use other applications such as Cisco Webex Meetings or Skype if requested by the client.

Yes. Currently, James Purba & Partners accepts payments in both Indonesian Rupiah (IDR) and U.S Dollar (USD). We accept payment through bank transactions or cash.

Partially. Due to the resources and manpower needed for every new case, our firm usually charges a portion of the agreed fee upfront while the remaining fee can be negotiated to be paid in installments, or in other methods of payment the client might desire.

Our firm is very flexible in terms of our payment methods as all options are on the table and prices are subjected to client negotation.

Immediately. James Purba & Partners will start working on a client's case immediately upon the client signing the Power of Attorney and payment of the agreed upfront fee. We put efficiency and quality as the main concern in our firm, ensuring that the client's case can be concluded as soon as possible.

The Power of Attorney (or Surat Kuasa in Bahasa Indonesia) is a legal document giving authority of a legal firm or lawyer to make decisions based on a client's behalf, usually as a legal representative of the client.

The short answer is: We don't know. The Indonesian legal system is prone to backlogs and delays, and it is very difficult to make an accurate prediction of when a case can be concluded.

The Power of Attorney (or Surat Kuasa in Bahasa Indonesia) is a legal document giving authority of a legal firm or lawyer to make decisions based on a client's behalf, usually as a legal representative of the client.

Yes. It is the right of every client to know the status and updates relating to their case. Our firm maintains daily observance to ensure that any news or updates regarding your case will be reported directly to you through phone or e-mail.

While our firm will do most of the paperwork and legal proceedings, we often require the client's approval before deciding on a legal decision that might affect the case in any way, shape or form.

Our firm will contact you immediately if there is a pending decision required by the court. At the client's request, we may inform you through online methods such as Zoom or Skype for direct feedback and consultation regarding the decision.

No, you don't have to be Indonesian to hire an Indonesian lawyer. Indonesia has no restrictions on who can or cannot hire a law firm in Indonesia.

If you are a foreigner requiring legal assistance, you may approach or hire a lawyer or legal expert in Indonesia just as easily as an Indonesian citizen.