Mesothelioma Lawyers | Serving San Luis Obispo, CA
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Mesothelioma Lawyers | Serving San Luis Obispo, CA
Attorneys Dedicated to Helping Meso Victims Nationwide. We've Obtained Over a Billion Dollars for Our Clients
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Mesothelioma Lawyers | Serving San Luis Obispo, CA
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Mesothelioma Lawyers | Serving San Luis Obispo, CA
For More Than 40 Years, Sokolove Law Has Helped Bring Justice and Compensation to Thousands of Mesothelioma Victims and Their Families.
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Mesothelioma Lawyers | Arroyo Grande Office | Serving San Luis Obispo, CA
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Lead Counsel independently verifies Mesothelioma attorneys in San Luis Obispo by conferring with California bar associations and conducting annual reviews to confirm that an attorney practices in their advertised practice areas and possesses a valid bar license for the appropriate jurisdictions.
Mesothelioma, a rare form of cancer that develops in the protective lining of many internal organs, is caused by exposure to asbestos, such as inhaling or ingesting asbestos in the workplace. Symptoms of mesothelioma may not appear for 20 to 50 years after the exposure.
You can sue for damages, and if whoever exposed you to asbestos knew asbestos was present, you may also seek damages to punish the party who negligently exposed you to asbestos. To protect your rights you should hire a San Luis Obispo asbestos attorney to file your lawsuit and be your advocate.
An attorney can often resolve your particular legal issue faster and better than trying to do it alone. A lawyer can help you navigate the legal system, while avoiding costly mistakes or procedural errors. You should seek out an attorney whose practice focuses on the area of law most relevant to your issue.
An attorney consultation should provide you with enough information so that you can make an informed decision on whether to proceed with legal help.
Bill by the hour: Many attorneys bill by the hour. How much an attorney bills you per hour will vary based on a number of factors. For instance, an attorney’s hourly fee may fluctuate based on whether that hour is spent representing you in court or doing research on your case. Attorneys in one practice area may bill you more than attorneys in a different practice area.
Contingent fee: Some lawyers will accept payment via contingent fee. In this arrangement, the lawyer receives a percentage of the total monetary recovery if you win your lawsuit. In sum, the lawyer only gets paid if you win. Contingent fee agreements are limited to specific practice areas in civil law.
Flat fee: For “routine” legal work where the attorney generally knows the amount of time and resources necessary to complete the task, he/she may be willing to bill you a flat fee for services performed.
Plaintiff – a person or party who brings a lawsuit against another person(s) or party/parties in a court of law. Private persons or parties can only file suit in civil court.
Judgment – A decision of the court. Also known as a decree or order. Judgments handed down by the court are usually binding on the parties before the court.