How much money you need to hire an attorney differs from place to place, court to court, and case to case. The amount of money need to “hire” a lawyer is also different from the amount of money needed to see the case through to the end. Some attorneys will be willing to enter into … Read more
A consultation with an attorney is your time to gather the information you need to decide whether to hire him, in addition to providing information about the case. It is highly beneficial to the client to actively participate in the initial consultation, to the point of even controlling or guiding the meeting. One of the … Read more
When hiring an attorney, you’ll likely have a decent sized list of potential attorneys to contact and interview. In this article, we’ll discuss the pros and cons of hiring a generalist vs a specialist. Considerations When Hiring a General Practitioner vs a Specialist Disclaimer The contents of this web page are for informational purposes only, … Read more
Choosing an attorney should be something done after much research and care. This is especially the case if the situation is technical and requires significant legal experience to handle. Sadly, most people in need of an attorney sign a fee agreement with the first lawyer who they are able to talk to in person. And … Read more
In general, lawyers can get paid by clients in a few different ways: on an hourly basis, on a flat fee basis, or on a continency fee basis. Let us explain more about each of these arrangements. How Do Lawyers Get Paid? (EXPLAINED) Disclaimer The contents of this web page are for informational purposes only, … Read more
Answer: yes, lawyers can charge for travel time if certain circumstances are met, but the charges may vary. In the article that follows, we’ll explain. Can Lawyers Charge For Travel Time? (Discussion) Disclaimer The contents of this web page are for informational purposes only, and nothing you read is intended to be legal advice. Please … Read more
In general, assuming the city is in the same state, you can hire a lawyer from another city. However, there can be pros and cons to doing so. In the article that follows, we’ll explain. Can You Hire a Lawyer From Another City? Disclaimer The contents of this web page are for informational purposes only, … Read more
A lawyer certified and licensed cannot practice law in any part of Mexico, unless they seek to obtain a license or certificate to practice in Mexico (which may not be as hard as you think). In the article that follows, we’ll explain. Can a U.S. Lawyer Practice in Mexico? (Explained) Disclaimer The contents of this … Read more
Yes, in most states in the US, a lawyer can serve on a jury. However, they rarely get selected to serve on the jury. In the article that follows, we’ll explain. Can a Lawyer Serve on a Jury? (Explained) Disclaimer The contents of this web page are for informational purposes only, and nothing you read … Read more
The answer is that it depends on the lawyer, it depends on the kind of case, and it depends on the state. In the article that follows, we’ll explain. Can a Lawyer Represent You In Another State? (Explained) Disclaimer The contents of this web page are for informational purposes only, and nothing you read is … Read more