Choosing a Lawyer - Revision history

Elena Renderos at 02:27, 5 April 2024

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Call the Lawyer Referral Service

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	If you’ve never used a lawyer and you can’t get a recommendation, try the '''Lawyer Referral Service'''. Lawyers across BC participate in this service, operated by Access Pro Bono. Visit [https://www.accessprobono.ca/our-programs/lawyer-referral-service accessprobono.ca] or call 604-687-3221 in the Lower Mainland and 1-800-663-1919 elsewhere in BC.		If you’ve never used a lawyer and you can’t get a recommendation, try the '''Lawyer Referral Service'''. Lawyers across BC participate in this service, operated by Access Pro Bono. Visit [https://www.accessprobono.ca/our-programs/lawyer-referral-service accessprobono.ca] or call 604-687-3221 in the Lower Mainland and 1-800-663-1919 elsewhere in BC.

	After you explain your problem, the service will give you the name of a lawyer who does that type of law in your area of the province. You contact the lawyer to make an appointment. The lawyer will meet with you for a free consultation for up to 30 minutes~~. The lawyer can provide some initial advice on your options~~. Then, if you and the lawyer agree, you can hire that lawyer at their regular rates. You do not have to use that lawyer. You may decide you do not need a lawyer for your issue, or you may decide to shop around and find another lawyer.		After you explain your problem, the service will give you the name of a lawyer who does that type of law in your area of the province. You contact the lawyer to make an appointment. The lawyer will meet with you for a free consultation for up to 15 minutes. Then, if you and the lawyer agree, you can hire that lawyer at their regular rates. You do not have to use that lawyer. You may decide you do not need a lawyer for your issue, or you may decide to shop around and find another lawyer.

	===Step 3. Prepare for the first interview===		===Step 3. Prepare for the first interview===

Elena Renderos at 04:02, 30 October 2020

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Elena Renderos: Elena Renderos moved page Choosing a Lawyer (No. 435) to Choosing a Lawyer: Removing recording numbers from page names

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Elena Renderos moved page Choosing a Lawyer (No. 435) to Choosing a Lawyer: Removing recording numbers from page names

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	{{REVIEWEDPLS \| reviewer = [https://www.gilchristlaw.com/team/ Steven Gjukich], Gilchrist & Company\|date= March 2018}} {{Dial-A-Law TOC\|expanded = help}}		{{REVIEWEDPLS \| reviewer = [https://www.gilchristlaw.com/team/ Steven Gjukich], Gilchrist & Company\|date= March 2018}} {{Dial-A-Law TOC\|expanded = help}}
	A lawyer can help you understand how the law applies to your situation and help with any type of legal matter. Learn the steps involved in choosing a lawyer.		A lawyer can help you understand how the law applies to your situation and help with any type of legal matter. Learn the steps involved in '''choosing a lawyer'''.

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	A lawyer can help you understand how the law applies to your situation and help with any type of legal matter. Learn the steps involved in choosing a lawyer.		A lawyer can help you understand how the law applies to your situation and help with any type of legal matter. Learn the steps involved in choosing a lawyer.

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	*How they will bill you: monthly or at the end?		*How they will bill you: monthly or at the end?

	See our information on [[Lawyers' Fees (~~Script~~ 438)\|lawyers’ fees (no. 438)]] for more on this topic.		See our information on [[Lawyers' Fees (No. 438)\|lawyers’ fees (no. 438)]] for more on this topic.

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	Problems between lawyers and clients often result from poor communication. Once you hire a lawyer, tell them you want to be informed of all developments. A good way to do this is having the lawyer automatically send you a copy of all correspondence on your matter. If problems come up, start by discussing your concerns directly with the lawyer. For more, see our information on [[If You Have a Problem ~~With Your~~ Lawyer (~~Script~~ 436)\|if you have a problem with your lawyer (no. 436)]].		Problems between lawyers and clients often result from poor communication. Once you hire a lawyer, tell them you want to be informed of all developments. A good way to do this is having the lawyer automatically send you a copy of all correspondence on your matter. If problems come up, start by discussing your concerns directly with the lawyer. For more, see our information on [[If You Have a Problem with a Lawyer (No. 436)\|if you have a problem with your lawyer (no. 436)]].
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	~~[updated March 2018]~~

	~~'''The above was last reviewed for accuracy by [https://www.gilchristlaw.com/team/ Steven Gjukich], Gilchrist & Company.'''~~

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Drew Jackson: Drew Jackson moved page Choosing a Lawyer (Script 435) to Choosing a Lawyer (No. 435): align with new Dial-A-Law website

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Drew Jackson moved page Choosing a Lawyer (Script 435) to Choosing a Lawyer (No. 435): align with new Dial-A-Law website

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Step 4. Decide on how to proceed

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	'''The above was last reviewed for accuracy by Steven Gjukich ~~and edited by John Blois~~.'''		'''The above was last reviewed for accuracy by [https://www.gilchristlaw.com/team/ Steven Gjukich], Gilchrist & Company.'''

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=Ask lots of questions

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	For example, if you had a car accident, write everything you remember about how the accident happened and your injuries. Draw a diagram of the accident scene. List all your expenses. Bring all your receipts and paperwork, like accident and insurance reports. This lets the lawyer advise you properly and quickly.		For example, if you had a car accident, write everything you remember about how the accident happened and your injuries. Draw a diagram of the accident scene. List all your expenses. Bring all your receipts and paperwork, like accident and insurance reports. This lets the lawyer advise you properly and quickly.

	=====Ask lots of questions====		====Ask lots of questions====
	At the first interview with a lawyer, they are getting information about you. As well, you are deciding if you want to hire them to help you with your legal matter. Use this opportunity to get as much information as you can. Ask questions, such as:		At the first interview with a lawyer, they are getting information about you. As well, you are deciding if you want to hire them to help you with your legal matter. Use this opportunity to get as much information as you can. Ask questions, such as:
	*Does the lawyer have experience in your type of matter?		*Does the lawyer have experience in your type of matter?

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Lawyers can provide a full range of legal services

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	Lawyers are able to assist clients with all legal matters. This includes real estate, wills and estates, family law, criminal law, employment law, and advising businesses. Some lawyers choose to focus on certain areas of law — for example, courtroom work (also called '''litigation''') or transactional work (also called '''solicitor’s''' practice).		Lawyers are able to assist clients with all legal matters. This includes real estate, wills and estates, family law, criminal law, employment law, and advising businesses. Some lawyers choose to focus on certain areas of law — for example, courtroom work (also called '''litigation''') or transactional work (also called '''solicitor’s''' practice).

	Lawyers have extensive training in the law. They are licensed by a regulator (the [https://www.lawsociety.bc.ca Law Society of BC]) that sets standards for practice and requires ongoing professional development. Lawyers are insured against malpractice, which means that if they do something wrong that hurts you, they have an insurance policy that can compensate you.		Lawyers have extensive training in the law. They are licensed by a regulator (the [https://www.lawsociety.bc.ca Law Society of BC]) that sets standards for practice and requires ongoing professional development. Lawyers are '''insured''' against malpractice, which means that if they do something wrong that hurts you, they have an insurance policy that can compensate you.

	===Notaries offer some legal services===		===Notaries offer some legal services===