Common questions
Short answers to the things people ask first. If yours is not here, call (541) 982-5007 and ask.
- Where is Laurel Law?
- At 880 California Ave. in North Bend, Oregon 97459, next door to Coos Bay. The office serves the whole South Coast.
- How do I reach the office?
- Call (541) 982-5007, email dbetts@laurellaw.net, or send a message through the contact page. We will call or write back to set up a time to talk.
- What kinds of cases does Laurel Law take?
- Criminal defense, family law, estate planning and probate, business matters, expungement, and property. It is a general practice: if your problem is not on the list, call and ask.
- Who are the attorneys?
- Drew Scott Betts (partner and founder), Brenton Erickson, and Taylor Rose. All three came up through the public defender's office in Coos Bay before private practice.
- What happens when I call?
- A short conversation on the phone or in the office about what is going on. Then we tell you whether we can help, what it would involve, and what it is likely to cost. If you want to go ahead, we put the agreement in writing and get started.
- Does sending a message make me a client?
- No. Contacting the office does not create an attorney-client relationship until we agree to represent you in writing. Please keep confidential details out of the first message and save them for the conversation.
- Can a family member or an assistant contact you for me?
- Yes. A son, daughter, caregiver, or a digital assistant can send the first message or make the first call on your behalf. Tell us who you are, who the matter is for, and the best way and time to reach them. The attorney will speak with the person the matter concerns before anything is decided.
- What should I bring to a first meeting?
- Photo ID and any paperwork about your matter: court papers, letters, contracts, deeds, or existing wills. If you are not sure whether something counts, bring it anyway.
- I have been arrested or served with papers. What should I do?
- Call (541) 982-5007 before you talk to anyone else about the case. Deadlines in criminal and family matters are short.
Using a phone assistant or an AI helper?
That is fine with us. Many of the people we help have a son, daughter, or caregiver make the first call, and more and more people ask a digital assistant to do it. Whoever reaches out, tell us who the matter is for and the best way and time to reach them. The attorney will always speak with the person the matter concerns before anything is decided.
Assistants can read a plain summary of the firm at laurellaw.net/llms.txt, save our details from the contact card, and send a first message through the same intake the contact page uses, documented at laurellaw.net/api/openapi.json.