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Do I Always Need A Lawyer?

It is important to know that there are some times when you need a lawyer. It is helpful to you if you exactly when those times are. It may be helpful to you if you know when you do not need a lawyer. We are going to briefly touch on the times when you should consider hiring a lawyer.

If you were arrested for a crime, you should contact a lawyer. You do not want to handle that situation on your own without legal representation. If you have been served papers as a result of a civil lawsuit, content a lawyer. If you have been involved in an accident that caused injury or damage to property, or if there has been a major change in your family statuses like adoption, death, or divorce, you should contact a lawyer as soon as possible. If you are starting a business, file for bankruptcy, or there is a loss of personal property, you should contact a lawyer before starting any of these ventures.

Some of the times you do not need a lawyer include when you have a case in small claims court. This type of case is for civil disputes that usually do not include large amounts of money. The cap for the amount of this money is set by each state. These cases tend to be more informal where both parties sit before a judge and each party is able to tell their side of the story. The judge listens and then makes a decision about the case.

If you receive a traffic ticket, you should consider just paying for fine for the ticket and accepting the points you will receive. If the points are so high that you might get a suspended license, you might want to consider a lawyer. A lawyer may be able to help reduce the severity of the ticket and make it, so you only have to pay a fine and not subject to points on your license. Otherwise, you can handle paying the fine without involving a lawyer.

If you are involved with a lawsuit, and you do not want to contest it, you may be able to do so without an attorney. If you are willing to pay the amount listed in the lawsuit, you can go to court without a lawyer. If you still are not sure and need to learn more about when you need a lawyer, there are some ways to find out if a lawyer can help you with your current situation.

Mahir Garth

The author Mahir Garth