Under What Circumstances Should I Hire A Lawyer?
If you are accused of committing a crime, charged with drunk driving (DUI), or party to a lawsuit, you definitely need a lawyer. You should contact a lawyer right away, especially if there are …
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What Is A Retainer Agreement?
A retainer agreement with a lawyer is like a down payment, it can be used to guarantee that the lawyer will be readily available to work on your particular case, which could mean that they would …
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What Does A Flat Fee Agreement With An Attorney Cover?
A flat fee is used most often by legal clinics and some law firms or lawyers for routine legal matters, like drawing up a simple will or handling an uncontested divorce. When you agree to a …
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Do You Need An Attorney... or Can You Represent Yourself?
There are many circumstances in the United States when a person is entitled to represent himself in legal matters. The Supreme Court has found that the Sixth Amendment to the United States Constitution which guarantees the right to counsel also allows a person to represent himself at trial. Similarly, many states have constitutional provisions which allow self …
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He's Just Not That Into You – What to Do When You Don't Like Your Lawyer
Lawyers have specialized knowledge and skills that benefit people in certain situations. You likely hired your lawyer because his or her solid legal reputation and history of success made you confident that your lawyer could help you achieve the best possible outcome for your legal issues. Since most clients hire a lawyer as an expert to perform a professional service and are not …
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