3 Steps to Prepare for an Attorney Consultation
GETTING THE MOST FROM A CONSULTATION
If you’re facing a legal question or issue, talking to an attorney may be the necessary next step.
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3 Things To Know About Hiring An Attorney
Depending on your situation and circumstances, the type of case or particulars, you may have to hire an attorney.
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What To Expect at a Consultation With an Attorney
“Wait…what is a consultation?”
It’s not always clear what happens during a consultation with an attorney. This article covers the nuts and bolts of scheduling a legal consultation, including what to expect and how to prepare. First, let's start with a quick definition of "consultation."
Legal Aid & Legal Clinics – For Me Or Not For Me?
What are Legal Aid and Legal Clinics?
Legal aids are non-profit organizations that provide free legal services for low-income individuals. The most well-known is the Legal Aid Society, a non-profit based in New York City. Founded in 1876 as the first legal office for low-income people in the nation, it is the oldest and largest legal aid provider in the United States. While New York City is home to the original Legal Aid Society, there are now legal aid services across the country in major cities and beyond.
Understanding the Risks of Legal DIY
when NOT to "do-it-yourself" with legal issues
Do-It-Yourself (“DIY”) may save money with home repairs, assembling furniture, or replacing appliances. With enough time, you can figure it out. If you are in a legal situation, however, consider these significant risks of navigating legal issues without expert guidance.
How to Navigate COVID-19 Small Business Legal Issues
Contracts, Federal Relief, & Employment
For small businesses, staying afloat has been the ultimate struggle amidst lockdowns, quarantine, and consumers losing income to spend. Not to mention, the myriad of legal issues that small business owners have had to deal with for the first time. Let’s discuss some of those issues here and how to navigate them in the midst of a global pandemic.
Hidden Superpowers? How Attorneys Do WAY MORE Than We May Ever Know
The Myth of the "Typical" Attorney
As with many professions, the discipline of law has gained a reputation over the years. However, too much of what we think we know about attorneys come from television and film – fancy suits, working 80 hours a week, and making big money.