Why you need to find a lawyer before you ever need one It’s easy to assume you won’t need a lawyer. But lawyers aren’t just for people who break the law – legal experts can provide crucial assistance during some of life’s most difficult situations. When an emergency, tragedy or major life event occurs, it’s important to have a plan in place. Consider which type of lawyer might come in handy and do your research about who you’d like to have on your side. Bookmark your favorites, and in your time of need you’ll have one less thing to worry about. Here are five fields of law to draw from: Wills aren’t just for seniors or people with lots of money. Making plans for the future will help your...
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As a criminal defense lawyer who has tried over 200 jury trials, thriller author Ed Rucker has a few tips to share on writing a legal thriller. People read fiction for a variety of reasons: to escape into an imaginary world, to live alongside a book’s characters, to learn about a subject or a time period, and to enrich their minds with new ideas. In any case, I find that first and foremost, readers want an engaging story with believable characters. Still, readers of legal thrillers often seek more: They want authenticity. They want a trial that adheres to legal procedures and evidentiary rules. They want a police investigation which is realistic and they want defense lawyers, prosecutors,...
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4 Ways To Choose The Best Lawyer When it comes to choosing the right lawyer for your case, do you know how to go about it? Many people don’t, and it depends on a few things. You should do your research and find what is right for you. Look Around You need to find out which kind of lawyer you need depending on what you need them to defend. To get started you can check out some companies like Diamond and Diamond Lawyers who offer all kinds of services and see if they can aid you. Investigating different companies out there will help you find one that suits your needs. If you have a case-specific to one area, look up attorneys who work in that field. Interview Them It may sound funny to you...
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How to Know When You Need a Lawyer The more your business grows, the more complex your legal issues become. Whether you’re inking your first partnership deal with a new client or faced with a disgruntled former employee, you may find yourself asking whether you need to hire a lawyer. Here are some tips for identifying when to start looking for an attorney, broken down into 3 categories: disputes, transactions, and compliance. Typically, the right time to hire outside counsel is when a dispute has reached a point where you can’t resolve it yourself. Before it reaches that point, try the following steps: Assess the situation. Look at the facts from an unbiased perspective....
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Many law firms use assessment centres as part of the selection process for vacation scheme and training contract candidates. So how do you prepare for an assessment centre, what can you expect on the day and what are firms looking for? Read on for our expert advice. The thought of attending a law assessment centre can seem daunting, but if you go in relatively prepared and with the right attitude, it will be a much better experience than you think. Below we bring together the advice that we have gathered from graduate recruiters over the years, to let you know what to expect and give you a solid grounding ahead of the day. How to prepare The assessment centre will involve a number of...
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Lawyers divided on notion of big 4 threat Lawyers Weekly spoke to five lawyers, with varying levels of expertise across the business of law, to find out whether there is a perception that the big four is something the legal profession should be concerned about. David Field, chief legal counsel at Canon Australia, said traditional law firms “should absolutely feel threatened by all new entrants to the legal market”, noting that some would already be feeling the impacts of substantial disruption from multiple directions. “Client businesses aren’t actually in the market for ‘law’,” Mr Field said. “For clients, the law is just a means to an end. What businesses need are things like efficient...
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If you are in a situation where you need the help of an attorney, you will want to make sure that you hire one that is able to help you. If you don’t already have an attorney, you are probably wondering, “ how can I find an attorney?” Luckily, there are many ways that you are able to find an attorney that is going to help you win your case and get you back on your feet. In this blog post, we will discuss how to choose an attorney, how you can find an attorney, and how you are able to check to see if they have a solid reputation. How Do I Choose the Right Lawyer? Before we delve into how to choose the best attorney, it is important to make a distinction. A lot of people ask...
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Overview In Iowa there are limited resources and programs available to provide free civil legal assistance. When you call a program to request assistance, you will be screened for eligibility. A client is eligible for assistance if their income and assets fall within the established guidelines and if the case fits within the priorities set by the program. Not all clients who are financially eligible will be able to receive assistance because of the limited staff or volunteer resources of the programs. The program will assess your case to determine if they may be able to assist you. Your case may be handled by one of the staff attorneys at the program. In some circumstances your case will...
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Almost everything we do is affected by the laws. There are so many laws that it would take a person with an average reading ability more than a thousand years just to read the law book. As if we had nothing more to do with our lives than reading laws. So what do we do when a legal situation arises? Do we handle it ourselves or do we call an attorney who has been trained in the legal field? For many people, the idea of calling an attorney can be frightening. Sometimes they don’t even know if they need a lawyer or how to choose one, so they can avoid contacting a lawyer even when it’s best for them to do so. However, do your homework before hiring an attorney for yourself and/or...
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Finding a Lawyer Legal Tips — 4 through 6 4. Find a lawyer that best suits your needs. There are a lot of lawyers out there, but how do you find one that best suits your needs? First, you need to find one who works in the proper jurisdiction. Typically, lawyers are licensed to practice in a particular state. LegalMatch clearly indicates the states in which its lawyers are licensed, making the selection process very easy for you. Second, you need to find one who knows how to best handle your case best. Many lawyers specialize in one type of law or another. A specialist in family law won't be your best option if you need a bankruptcy lawyer. LegalMatch matches your case with lawyers...
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