What to Know Before You Contact Us
How the legal team at The Law Offices of Skip Simpson works, who we are, and what families can expect
Reaching out to a lawyer after losing someone to suicide is not a decision families make lightly. There are practical questions that come before that call, and they deserve straightforward answers. What does it cost to pursue a case? How does the firm decide which cases to take? Who would you actually be working with? What does the process look like from the beginning? The pages collected here are designed to answer those questions honestly, so that when a family does reach out, they already have a clear picture of what working with us involves.
How we work and what it costs
Every case we accept is handled on a contingency fee basis, which means families pay nothing upfront and owe no legal fees of any kind unless we recover compensation on their behalf. There are no hidden costs and no financial risk in having a conversation with us. Understanding how contingency fees work and what that means practically for a family pursuing a claim is something we believe every potential client deserves to know before they pick up the phone.
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Not every case we’re contacted about is one we can accept. Suicide malpractice and psychiatric negligence cases are complex, and pursuing them effectively requires a genuine belief that the evidence supports a viable claim. We evaluate every situation carefully and honestly, and we explain our thinking to every family that reaches out, regardless of whether we’re able to move forward together.
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If you’re ready to have that conversation, a free case evaluation is available with no obligation to proceed.
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Who you would be working with
Attorney Skip Simpson has spent decades handling suicide malpractice, psychiatric negligence, and wrongful death cases. His work has been covered by major national publications, he has taught medical professionals about the legal standards surrounding suicide prevention, and he has helped define the legal frameworks that hold mental health facilities accountable when vulnerable patients aren’t protected. Families who come to us aren’t handing their case to a generalist. They’re working with an attorney whose entire career has been focused on exactly these kinds of cases.
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Mollie Colvin brings additional depth to the firm’s work in this area. Her background and contributions to the cases we handle reflect the same commitment to careful, thorough, client-focused representation that runs through everything we do.
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Our record and reputation
The work we do in suicide malpractice and psychiatric negligence law has been examined and reported on by major national media outlets over the course of decades. That coverage reflects not just individual case results but a body of work that has shaped how these cases are understood and litigated across the country. For families trying to evaluate whether we’re the right firm for their situation, that record is worth reviewing.
We also maintain a list of recommended links to organizations, resources, and information that families navigating suicide loss and mental health crises may find valuable.
Legal disclosures
We believe in transparency about who we are and how we operate. Our legal disclaimer and privacy policy are available for anyone who wants to review them.
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Skip Simpson is not board certified by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization. Results obtained depend upon the facts of each case.
We’re here to help you find answers
Every case we accept is handled on a contingency fee basis. Families pay nothing unless a recovery is made on their behalf. If you believe a hospital, facility, or mental health provider failed your loved one, contact us to request a free, confidential consultation and find out what options may be available to your family.
