Attorney-at-law (sometimes abbreviated to “Attorney”) is a type of legal practitioner licensed to practice within their state or territory’s laws.
Legal professionals generally refer to legal practitioners with license and registration to operate within specific regions as “attorneys licensed and registered to practice law.”
Attorney Referral Counselors
Attorney at Law (in Polish: Adwokat Prawniczy) is an individual who practices legal profession by representing another party during court cases; providing consultation and legal advice to clients; drafting legal opinions, pleadings and acts; representing parties before courts or offices and so on. Their profession is regulated by laws covering this field.
Local bar associations typically provide lawyer referral services that offer personalized advice about legal representation that fits each unique case, including domestic violence, elder abuse and child custody matters. Referral services also provide information about attorneys with expertise in certain areas such as domestic abuse law or child custody law issues.
New Yorkers can contact an attorney referral counselor either by phone or live online to find the ideal legal resource to address their question. A consultant will assess your search criteria before matching you with an appropriate attorney or legal service – the initial consultation typically lasts 30 minutes for free!
Online Consultation
Many online legal services provide attorneys as part of their networks to conduct legal research and draft or review documents as part of packages or independently; some providers even offer free or discounted consultation services.
No matter which legal service you opt for, it is always advisable to come prepared when meeting with an attorney. Gather all pertinent documentation and write out all questions for them ahead of time; this can help both yourself and the attorney with their assessment of the scope of your issue.
As an additional method to gain more information on a specific attorney, visiting their profile on an attorney referral site like Avvo can also provide more insight. These profiles typically offer an overview of their background, education and experience along with client reviews or testimonials from previous clients of that lawyer. In addition, Avvo provides its Q&A board where visitors can submit questions free-of-charge in hopes that an attorney might respond and potentially provide consultation services.
Free Initial Consultation
Many attorneys provide free consultations to potential clients, which gives the latter the opportunity to assess if an attorney meets their legal needs as well as giving the attorney insight into whether the client has enough means for representation.
An initial consultation typically lasts an hour. At this meeting, your attorney or legal team may ask questions regarding your account of events and details about your case. It is important that you arrive prepared so as to maximize its efficacy.
At your initial consultation with a law firm, they should explain their fee structure. Being informed of all costs before hiring an attorney will prevent unexpected expenses later. Some attorneys charge hourly while others work on contingency basis – in either situation it’s important that you know exactly how much their bill will be; otherwise they might not be suitable. If their fees seem excessively high then it could mean finding another option is necessary.
Legal Resources
If you cannot afford legal assistance, there are still resources available. One such resource is Free Legal Answers which enables people to post civil legal questions online and receive advice from attorneys without incurring a fee. Other websites can help find you an attorney based on what type of matter is at hand such as family or workplace law.
New York residents can access free legal services on the American Bar Association website, which specializes in connecting members of the public with legal help they require. Their site contains a listing of legal aid programs nationwide as well as how to reach local lawyers; plus resources specifically targeted to military families such as answers to frequently asked questions on benefits, custody arrangements and child support – not forgetting ABA Home Front for details regarding free legal aid services dedicated to servicemembers and their families.