FOR PEACE OF MIND CONSULT A LAWYER. MOST OFFER FREE CONSULTATIONS.

Face the music and consult a lawyer so you know what you are facing. You should consult experienced lawyers for important matters such as prenup agreements, criminal matters, real estate sale or purchases, tax and estate planning, drafting your will and trusts, negotiating business deals and especially in divorce, support, custody and family law matters. Even if adopting children.

YOU MUST CONSIDER THE COST OF LEGAL ACTION AGAINST THE TIME AND EXPENSE OF LITIGATION.

Civil suits can drag on for years. By the time it gets to trial, most settle on the court house steps, largely because both sides are fed up and want the matter to just go away

In other case, what you want  may not be black and white. If you feel you were unfairly or unlawfully fired , you might just want to get your job back or you may want to be sure you get fair severance pay and good references.

If you suffered an injury from a defective product, you might wish to recover money damages.

What if you need to seek an injunction against someone to stop them from doing something which cannot be undone.

Think about what you want, how much time and money the problem is worth to you before you hire a lawyer. Find a lawyer if the problem is really worth suing over. You must be realistic about your chances of winning and what your case is worth. Your lawyer will help you to decide.

IT NEVER HURTS TO TALK TO A LAWYER.

It is prudent and it may be the best thing you can do if you are facing a legal problem that you can't resolve yourself. You can often arrange a free half hour consultation with a lawyer who will talk to you on the matter.

Guides  to Canadian Law for the layperson written in plain English for people just like you.

Knowing a little about the law will empower you in dealing with lawyers and courts, crowns and police.

CanLaw Your Guide to Canadian Law for the layperson cover the basic information people need when they are involved in a legal problem.

HOW DO I PAY MY LAWYER?

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• Lawyer's fees are often negotiable.
• Some accept pro bono cases.
• Most accept payment plans you can afford.
• Flat fees or Hourly fees
• Some offer contingency basis
• Some offer no win, no pay
• Some offer unbundled services
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Nothing Is More Expensive

Than A Cheap Lawyer

BEFORE YOU HIRE A LAWYER

Look at alternative sources to resolve your legal issues. For example:

A phone call to the other side, may sort things out if you have a customer or product dispute.

Call and see if there is a customer service department which may be all your need to effectively address and resolve your problems and complaints. Keep good notes just in case.

Look for appropriate community groups such as elder associations, civil rights groups. There are often organizations that can help you with advice and information. Again keep notes of all contacts, just in case

IF YOU AREN'T SURE WHAT YOUR LEGAL RIGHTS ARE,

 it might be worth your time and expense to retain a lawyer to evaluate your situation and advise you on alternative courses of action. Even if you end up having to pay a few hundred dollars for to consult with an attorney, it could be a very wise investment that ultimately saves you time and money

WHEN SHOULD YOU CONSULT A LAWYER?

In many situations, especially in personal injury matters, you must act promptly.

But even if you think you have lots of time to consider your alternatives, deadlines such as sneak up on you and lawyers need time to prepare. So it's always better to start looking for a lawyer sooner than later.

If you've been injured in an accident, keep in mind that there are time limits on your right to file a lawsuit. These "statutes of limitation" vary greatly from jurisdiction to jurisdiction. If you are injured falling on the sidewalk, you need to sue the city and they often demand notice within days of your accident.