Hiring an attorney is often a very expensive decision. New clients often commit thousands of dollars in the form of a retainer to have a lawyer to assist them with a legal issue. A legal retainer is a large upfront payment that reflects the amount of work a lawyer...
When you hire an attorney, you expect them to do everything in their power to help you and your legal case. Many legal cases are lost for justifiable reasons, but others are lost due to the conduct of negligent attorneys. Some questionable actions an attorney makes...
You hire a lawyer because you need someone on your side who understands the law and can negotiate on your behalf. Whether you face criminal charges, are headed to divorce court or intend to sue a business for an injury it caused you, you rely on your lawyer to give...
You expect to receive proper legal guidance for the money you pay for an attorney's time. Such services often command a premium price when are least able to pay for them. You may have needed to make some hard choices when you first hired your attorney. Gathering the...
When you hire an attorney, you expect them to offer you appropriate advice and to put your interests ahead of even their own. Unfortunately, not all attorneys fulfill their duty to their clients. Some offer inadequate representation due to a lack of experience or...
Attorneys providing legal advice about civil matters or criminal defense representation are human even though they perform such important work for other people. They can make mistakes just like anyone else. However, their mistakes can potentially have catastrophic...
There are few things in life more inherently frightening than facing serious criminal charges. The idea that you could lose your freedom or your reputation because of unfounded accusations may make you feel desperate to defend yourself. The good news is that there are...
Whether you’re in court as a plaintiff or defendant in a lawsuit or as someone who’s been charged with a crime, you know that you’re required to tell the truth. When you’re under oath – whether on the witness stand or in a conference room during a deposition,...
When you hire an attorney, you are putting your trust in them. You expect that they will work to help you through a difficult situation, whatever that may be. Discovering that they did not have your best interests at heart can leave you feeling helpless and...
It’s a nightmare scenario: you are going about your day, hanging out at a local park when the police see and apprehend you. They say you fit the description of someone who committed a crime, and you've been brought to the county jail for intake. Although presumed...
