Hi all! I know what you’re thinking reading the title of this blog, “I can actually save money?” Well, today I want to tell you why it is always a good choice to hire an attorney, both for your case and even for your bank account.
Let’s face it. The legal world is very complicated and confusing. More and more we are seeing ads for “do it yourself” legal documents, contracts, etc. But, in reality, what is marketed as a simple, easy way to avoid hiring an attorney can actually cost you more time and money. An attorney knows how and when to file your important documents and they know the requirements of the law. It is always in your best interest to hire an attorney to make sure that your case is the least complicated it can be.
Start with the right attorney. I have written about how many attorneys have a free initial consultation and it is totally okay to visit more than one attorney before choosing one to handle your case! Finding the fit that is best for you will help you feel more comfortable and ready to address your legal issues instead of spending time and money on an attorney who may not care about your case or drag the process out costing you even more.
Attorneys can help establish communication that helps you achieve the goals of your case. At consultation they are doing their best to learn about your claim and if taking you on as a client would be the right fit. This is why it is so important to attend your consultation with important documents, the facts about your case, and being honest about your goals. This will help make the process smooth for both parties and help your attorney to understand your financial and personal situation so that they can best serve you.
Attorneys are often very happy and willing to discuss their fees. Hey, we do like to get paid! But, the point of this is that using an attorney gives you access to someone who has insight into your financial situation and can set up a plan that works best for you, saves you money, and helps you resolve your case with as little stress as possible.
Attorneys can help guide you toward solving issues outside of the courtroom. As I have written about previously, mediation can be a cost-saving and effective way to address your case. Working with an attorney allows you to explore these options and save the time and effort of going through the entire litigation process with lots of costs and no resolution.
Hopefully, you can all look differently at hiring an attorney now that I have explained the benefits of doing so. Lawyers get a bad rap for how expensive they can be and for the fees that they charge, but as I explained above, using one can actually save you money in the long run. Keep this in mind and give us a call if your or someone you know has a case that you think would be a good fit for Marcie Baker!
Sources:
https://www.cheshirefamilylaw.com/blog/2013/april/10-tips-on-how-to-save-money-on-attorneys-fees/
***The thoughts and information in this blog are not meant to serve as legal advice of any form. Should you have any questions about your case please do not hesitate to contact our office.
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