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Lawyers are bound by a code of ethics that governs their professional conduct. While the majority of lawyers adhere to these standards, most states have appointed a Disciplinary Counsel to investigate and act on violations when they occur.
Typically, Disciplinary Counsel only investigate grievances that are brought to their attention via a complaint. Complaints may concern [...]
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Here is a handy checklist of basic questions to ask before you hire a lawyer:
# What is your experience in this field?
# Have you handled matters like mine?
# What are the possible outcomes of my case?
# What are my alternatives in resolving the matter?
# Approximately how long will it take to resolve?
# Do you recommend [...]
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How much are you willing to spend?
Legal services aren’t cheap, how much are you willing to spend? What are typical fee arrangements for legal services? How much can you expect to pay? What about expenses and court costs? How can you keep track of fees for legal services? What about free or low-cost legal services? [...]
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It never hurts to talk to a lawyer, and it may be the best thing you can do if you think you have a legal problem that you can’t resolve yourself. If you’re persistent, you can probably arrange a free consultation with a lawyer who will talk to you on the matter.
Short of hiring a [...]
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Sometimes it’s a no-brainer, such as when you get sued or when you’re arrested or charged with a crime. But keep in mind that people hire lawyers for advice and expertise all of the time, in all kinds of situations. While you may be able to get through a legal problem without hiring a lawyer, [...]
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Ask for references. You want to talk to people who could comment on the lawyer’s skills and trustworthiness.
Ask for a copy of a firm brochure and promotional materials. If they are available, crosscheck these materials against other sources and references.
Ask to be provided with a copy of the lawyer’s retainer agreement and have it explained [...]
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If you have been charged with a crime, you want to retain a lawyer immediately. You will want someone who has expertise in criminal defense because it is a highly specialized area of the law.
If you can’t afford to hire a lawyer in a criminal defense matter, a lawyer known as a “public defender” will [...]
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