Find a Lawyer
Posted by fallenx888x on Monday, November 26, 2012
No matter how lucky or
careful you may be, chances are that sooner or later you will find
yourself with a legal problem. Deciding whether or not the situation
requires a need for a lawyer however is never easy. Many problems fall
somewhere between a minor dispute that can be settled in small claims
court or a criminal charge that calls for a skillful lawyer. If you are
in doubt, consult a lawyer, especially if the problem is complex where
consequences are far reaching and you need a lawyer.Generally you need a
lawyer if you are about to sign a contract you don not understand or
agree with. You will need a lawyer if you are served with a summons or
other legal document, or if you and your boyfriend are considering a
prenuptial agreement. Another situation is if you want to adopt a child,
your child gets into trouble with the law, or you and your spouse is
seeking separation, divorce, or annulment. Another situation for a
lawyer is if your ex wants to modify or terminate child support or
maintenance payments, or alter your custody arrangement. Buying a home
requires a lawyer or any other real estate, starting your own
business,buying a franchise and if you are threatened with an eviction
or foreclosure requires a lawyer.How would you find a Attorney?If you
find yourself with a legal problem began by asking friends and relatives
if they can suggest someone. With every lawyer that is highly
recommended, you should still do some comparison shopping for costs and
expertise as well as compatibility. Some places to start looking is in
the yellow pages in your phone book. The Internet is another excellent
place to find lawyers. Your accountant, insurance salesmen, Banker or
other professionals whose judgment you respect may recommend a lawyer.
Another place to look at and to consider is the government offices and
agencies that deal with the subject of your legal problem. The alumni
office of law school is great place to find lawyers.For more info,Please
visit Find a Lawyer
The Bar Association will have the names of lawyers also.Here are some
questions to ask when choosing a lawyerThe first question to ask your
lawyer is will you be charged for an initial consultation. Next ask the
lawyer how long he or she has been in business. You may also want to
consider asking the lawyer are his clients primarily individuals or
companies. You also need to ask the lawyer will he or she be able to
work on your case immediately. Also ask what are the strength and
weaknesses of your case. The Lawyer should also be able to give you
copies of all relevant documents and correspondences for your case. You
can also ask the lawyer for a written estimate of all costs before he or
she begins to work on your case. You can also find out if he or she
will consider a contingency fee basis. These are just a few ideas for
questions that you should be asking when you need a lawyer.For further
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