Engagements begin with a direct conversation between the prospective client and Mr. Deetz personally. The objective is mutual fit — understanding the matter at hand and whether the firm is the right advisor for the work. There is no charge for the inquiry and no obligation to proceed.
Calls are scheduled at a time that suits the prospective client. Most inquiry calls run between half an hour and forty-five minutes.
The call is not delegated to a junior associate or business-development representative. Mr. Deetz takes the call personally.
Inquiry calls are conducted without fee and without expectation of engagement. Where the firm cannot help, that is identified at the inquiry stage.
For matters involving litigation or anticipated litigation, the inquiry call may be structured under attorney-client privilege through your counsel.
Fastest path to a private conversation.
Use the private scheduler below to book a time directly on Mr. Deetz's calendar. Available windows are updated in real time. You will receive a calendar invitation and a secure dial-in by encrypted email.
For matters that need context before a call.
For sensitive matters, principals who prefer written introduction before a call, or engagements coming through counsel — a brief email to Mr. Deetz directly. A response and proposed inquiry times follow within one business day.
II. Confidential Inquiry
Every field is optional except name, email, and a short note on the matter. Replies come from the principal, typically within one business day.
The firm uses Cal.com — an open-source, privacy-focused scheduling platform — to handle inquiry bookings. Calendar data is not shared with third parties, and standard advertising tracking is not present on the scheduler. Once a time is selected, you will receive a calendar invitation with secure dial-in details by encrypted email.
For confidential written inquiries, introduction through counsel, or correspondence outside business hours. PGP-encrypted mail accepted on request.
The firm is based in the National Capital Region and serves clients across Washington, DC, Northern Virginia, and Maryland. Engagements extend nationally and internationally where the matter warrants.
All inquiries — by call, email, or scheduler — are treated as confidential from the moment of first contact. The firm maintains no public client list, publishes no testimonials, and does not reference specific engagements in marketing or external commentary.
For matters involving litigation, internal misconduct, or anticipated regulatory inquiry, engagements may proceed under attorney-client privilege through your counsel. Where this structure is appropriate, identify your counsel during the inquiry call and the engagement letter will be issued accordingly.
Inquiries that result in a decision not to engage — for reasons of conflict, scope, or fit — receive the same confidentiality protections as engagements that proceed.
