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- Advertising makes legal fees lower-thanks to competition
- Some say it leads to exaggeration by lawyers
- If you cannot afford a lawyer, you may qualify for free legal assistance
Lawyers
Intro to Law
Attorney-Client Privilege
-Whatever you tell your lawyer about your case is private and confidential.
What do they do?
-Most lawyers rarely go to court.
-The attorney's job is to help you understand what is going on so that you can make informed decisions
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-Most law practice involves
-giving advice
-drafting legal opinions
-negotiating settlements
Consequences
-Lawyers who violate standards of conduct may be reprimanded, suspended or disbarred.
-Like other professionals, lawyers can be sued by clients for serious errors that result in injury or loss. Legal malpractice.
Contingency Fee
-Some attorneys take cases on a contingency fee
-A percentage of whatever amount the client wins or settles for
-If the client loses, they only pay expenses
When do you need a lawyer?
- buying or selling a home or other real estate
- organizing a business
- changing your family status (divorce, adoption)
- making a will or planning an estate
- signing a large or important contract
- handling accidents ivnolving personal injury or property damage
- defending a criminal charge or bringing a civil suit.