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What Is the Difference Between a Lawyer and an Attorney?

People often use the terms lawyer and attorney interchangeably, but did you know there are differences? This article will explain what you need to know.

Top 10 Mistakes Made When Hiring a Lawyer

Hiring a lawyer is an intensive process. You will often hear people complaining about their relationship with their attorney. Issues can be circumvented if you make a concerted effort to avoid the following common mistakes when hiring an attorney. Not checking a lawyer's area of expertise. Some attorneys can do well outside of their area of expertise, but many do not know the nuances in other areas of the law. Therefore, if you need a contract lawyer, do not hire a divorce attorney…

6 Warning Signs For When Not To Take On A Client

Though often you just don’t know until you’re already knee-deep in the representation, here are some red flags signaling when it might be better to pass on a certain prospective client.

How to Hire An Attorney

Maybe you’re buying or selling real estate, trying to resolve a dispute with a neighbor, starting a business, or going through a divorce. When life gets legal, you’ll likely need access to a good attorney. But there’s a lot to think about when hiring the services of a lawyer, especially if you’ve never retained one […]

Confused Law Student Applies For Job With Federal Court That Doesn’t Exist

How to Prepare for Divorce Mediation or Child Custody Mediation

Learn what mediation is in divorce and custody cases, how to prepare for it, and why I think it is better than going to trial to solve you...

9 Things to Know Before You Hire a Personal Injury Lawyer

Initial consultations are usually free. Many people don’t call a lawyer because they believe it will cost too much. A good lawyer will be willing to discuss the basic facts of your case and tell you

Social Security Disability Application Denied! Do I Need to Hire an Attorney?

Whether or not you hire an attorney for your appeal is entirely up to you. While you can go it alone, statistics show that people who a...

I Have a Case But I Don’t Have Money to Hire an Attorney?

If you do not have the funds to hire an attorney, you may still obtain the legal representation you need through a contigency fee agreement.

Reasons You Should Hire An Attorney After An Auto Accident

After a car accident, the insurance company has attorneys looking out for their best interest. You too should hire an attorney to look out for you!

When Should I Hire an Attorney After a Car Accident?

After a car accident, trying to remember what you need to do next can be confusing, to say the least. Right after the accident, you’ll probably be disoriented, and you may be bombarded with questions from the other driver and the police. You might also have to talk to the paramedics, get medical treatment, call your insurance company and figure out what to do with your car. Calling an attorney may not even cross your mind! The majority of car accidents are minor…

Why Hire an Attorney for Child Support Problems

Even though you and your spouse are no longer married, your children still need to be cared for. You may have the responsibility of t...

Questions to Ask a Lawyer

Five Critical Questions You Must Ask a Lawyer Before Hiring Him Consider 5 questions to ask an attorney before hiring. Examples include ...

Why Should I Hire an Attorney For a Divorce?

Divorce is among the most stressful times in a person’s life, and to make matters worse, it is often draining, both emotionally and financially. Because of this, many spouses debate whether they truly need an attorney to help them through the divorce process. The answer, for many reasons, is yes, you will need an attorney, …

ASK SCORE: Hiring an attorney? Ask questions [Column]

Finding and selecting an attorney is not a matter that should be treated lightly.

Should I hire an attorney?

Flexer Law knows what the Social Security Administration is looking for in medical records, so we can work with your doctors to get an effective testimony.

First-Time Homebuyer Assistance: Why Hire an Attorney

By hiring a real estate attorney to guide you through the first time homebuyers process you will get correct legal advice and avoid problems.

Should I hire an Attorney for my traffic case?

You should certainly hire an experienced attorney for your traffic case to help avoid points on your license. Will it save me time? Yes, most times the attorney will only need very little information

Things Workers’ Comp Can Do While You Wait to Hire an Attorney

Sometimes injured employees wait to get an attorney for their workers’ comp case. “Waiting” is exactly what the insurance company wants you to do. Here are 3 shocking – yet perfectly legal – things the workers’ comp insurance company can do while you wait to hire an attorney…