An Overview on Attorneys

2007-03-08 10:33:40

( Legal )



Attorneys, also known as lawyers are licensed to practice law, and represent people in property, personal or business matters whether in court or outside court. Attorneys may present a case argument, submit legal pleadings in court, and can give a client legal advise. Attorneys can also create legal documents such as agreements, deeds, wills and trusts and notarize documents.

Attorneys need to attend several years of formal law education, so that legal issues can be identified, researched and the proper defense for a client can be made. A bar exam at the end of the course must be taken, in order to be awarded a license to practice. Practicing law without a license can lead to criminal prosecution and the payment of a fine.

There are attorneys who after years of experience, decide to specialize in one branch of law, and thus, you will find numerous bankruptcy attorneys, labor lawyers, legal malpractice attorneys, criminal lawyers and many others.

Lawyers are paid in different ways: some are paid on an hourly basis, while others get paid on a contingency basis. There are also some companies that retain lawyers, who are paid on a monthly basis.

Clients who are cost conscious can obtain the legal assistance of attorneys through a prepaid legal system. The payment method is commonly used within a large company where unions or groups of employees pay a monthly fee. The employer automatically takes the monthly fee from the client’s salary each month. The cost of prepaid legal services depends on the state and county where the client lives. The payment of a monthly fee will normally cover for the payment of initial consultations with a lawyer, and discounts with particular lawyers. Prepaid legal services are highly recommended for those individuals whose occupation involves dealing with customers or people, or for a person who expects to file a divorce.

Good attorneys can usually be found by asking your friends and colleagues for referrals. Lawyers can also be found advertised on the Internet, newspaper, or your local phone book. Local bar associations can also recommend some lawyers for you to utilize.


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