Most people in Washington face their legal problems alone. In fact, many have a problem that could benefit from a legal solution but either don’t realize it or can’t find the help they need. According to the 2015 Civil Legal Needs Study, 30% of Washingtonians who’ve sought legal help can’t afford it, 76% of those who experienced a civil legal problem do not get the help they need to solve it, and 65% of those who have a civil legal issue do not pursue help at all. (Note: A civil legal problem usually involves a private dispute between people or organizations; people involved in civil legal matters do not have a right to legal representation. Criminal law usually involves individuals tried...
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How do Siri, Alexa and Google Assistant Find Attorneys? Over the next several years, searches by voice using an AI assistant — such as Siri, Alexa, Cortana or Google Assistant — are expected to skyrocket. ComScore, a global leader in measuring audience, advertising and consumer behavior, predicts that by 2020 half of searches will be done by voice. And recent stats show we’re already on our way. According to Google trends, (via Search Engine Watch ) Google voice queries are up 35x in 2016 vs. 2008. ComScore (via Location World ), shows that 40% of adults now use voice search once per day. Now, you may think this is all very exciting. Or, you may be grumbling at the thought of optimizing...
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When you want to find a lawyer in Kansas City, how do you choose the right one for what you need? You may not always need the services of an attorney when handling legal matters. However, if you do decide to find a lawyer in Kansas City, you may not know how to go about finding a good one that can address your particular concerns. The following advice may help you find a lawyer. How to Find a Lawyer There are different types of lawyers in the various fields of law, so when you begin your search to find a lawyer, look for attorneys who practice the kind of law for which you need legal advice. Here are a few considerations and links to help narrow down your choices. Ask your family...
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The Register of Disciplinary Action contains information about lawyers who have been disciplined. Disciplinary action may be taken by the Legal Profession Conduct Commissioner, the Legal Practitioners Disciplinary Tribunal, the Supreme Court or in some cases, by their interstate equivalents. Below you can search the Register by lawyer’s name and/or the disciplinary action taken, or view the entire Register. A finding of Professional Misconduct, whether made by the Commissioner, the Tribunal or the Supreme Court, must be published on the Register. A less serious finding of Unsatisfactory Professional Conduct may be included on the Register, at the discretion of the Commissioner. Not...
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