What Do We Find Lawyers Near Me?

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FIND A LAWYER Find Lawyers Near Me
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What do lawyers do, exactly?

• Lawyer serves as advocates for people and
  organizations.
• They represent clients both to the court and to
  opposing parties.
• Lawyers can represent clients in criminal cases,
  where a law has been broken, and in civil cases,
  in which one party is suing another.

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What do we find lawyers near me?

• Lawyers are also important partners in situations
  that dont involve the courtroom, advising
  clients about their legal rights and obligations
  for personal or business issues.
• They are trained to interpret complicated systems
  of laws and navigate the court system.

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• First, a lawyer will advise you as to whether or
  not you actually need legal help. Its not always
  obvious whether an issue is a legal matter or
  something that can be resolved without involving
  the court system. A lawyer will help you answer
  these initial questions.
• Once youve decided to hire a lawyer, then they
  have the power to represent you to the court and
  to opposing parties. Your lawyer is your most
  important ally in any legal matter. They provide
  advice on how to proceed with your legal issue,
  and prepare important documents for you.

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• If your issue involves going to court, your
  lawyer will accompany you, and can speak for you.
  If your legal matter involves mediation or
  arbitration, your lawyer will negotiate with the
  opposing party on your behalf.

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What type of lawyer do I need?
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What practice area should I choose?

• Many lawyers tend to focus only on one area, or
  several related areas of law.
• In your search for the right lawyer, you should
  look for a lawyer who understands and has
  experience in the specific area of law for your
  issue.

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Is practice size and type something I should
consider when Im looking for a lawyer?

• For example, a divorce lawyer may not be able to
  help you if you are considering declaring
  bankruptcy for your business, but a bankruptcy
  lawyer who understands bankruptcy and business
  law would be a perfect match.
• Reputable lawyers will be upfront about their
  experience and specific focus, but it will save
  you some time by narrowing your search beforehand.

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• Practice size is definitely something you should
  take into account. Some firms consist of only one
  lawyer, while some firms retain hundreds.
• There are many different types of law firms, some
  of which focus on very specific issues, while
  others may be more general.
• For instance, a large corporate firm may not help
  if you only need a lawyer to review a contract or
  a few documents, but may be the right choice if
  you are filing a personal injury suit against a
  large company.

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• If your legal issue involves only small sums of
  money, or a few documents, a small firm may be
  more cost-effective.
• The size of a practice may also determine how
  quickly you will be able to actually speak to
  your potential lawyer larger offices may require
  you to schedule your initial consultation through
  a lawyers assistant or secretary.

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