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Filing a complaint about consumer problems
If you need an attorney to advise or represent you,
ask friends and family for recommendations. You can
also contact the Lawyer Referral Service of your state,
county, or city bar association listed in your local phone
directory. Websites such as www.abalawinfo.org
(American Bar Association), www.uslaw.com,
www.thelaw.com, www.freeadvice.com, and
www.nolo.com can help you with answers to general
legal questions.
Tips For Choosing An Attorney
Many lawyers who primarily serve individuals and
families are general practitioners with experience in
frequently needed legal services, such as: divorce and
family matters, wills and probate, bankruptcy and debt
problems, real estate, and criminal and/or personal
injury. Some have a narrower focus. Be sure the lawyer
you are considering has experience in the area for
which you are seeking help.
Once you’ve identified some candidates:
• Call each attorney on the telephone, describe
your legal issue, and find out if he or she handles
your situation.
• Ask if you will be charged for an initial consultation.
• Ask for an estimate of what is usually charged
to handle your kind of case.
• Ask whether there are hourly charges or whether
your attorney would accept a percentage of the
settlement as a fee contingency.
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