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PRACTICAL LEGAL INFORMATION

  • Descriptions of our 83 Areas of Law
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  • State & Federal Courts
  • Process of a Civil and a Criminal case
  • Civil Rights & Constitutional Law
  • Consumer rights/ Lemon Law
  • Contract Law
  • Mediation, Arbitration and Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR)

WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT LAWYERS

  • What do lawyers do?
  • How do lawyers charge a client?
  • What is a retainer and what is a reasonable amount?
  • If I meet with a lawyer, do I have to pay them and keep them as my lawyer?
  • What kind of information do I need for a first meeting with a lawyer?
  • How can I verify a lawyer’s claims regarding experience and reputation?
  • What can I do if I’m unhappy with my lawyer?

HOW TO HIRE A LAWYER

FINDING THE BEST LAWYER

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QUESTIONS TO ASK YOUR LAWYER

  • What is your overall experience and your experience with cases like mine?
  • What are the potential results of my case?
  • Do I have any other means to resolve this matter?
  • How long does this type of matter take to resolve?
  • What are your rates and billing procedures?
  • What do you estimate the total bill, with fees and expenses, will be?
  • Could I have less experienced staff handle some of my case to lower my costs?
  • Are all of our conversations completely confidential?

FREQUENTLY ASKED LEGAL QUESTIONS

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