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Before you even darken the lawyer's door, make sure you know whether or not the lawyer is going to be charging for your first appointment. Some lawyers offer an initial consultation for free; if so, they <span class="noglossary">will</span> usually advertise that first meetings are free. Other lawyers <span class="noglossary">will</span> offer an initial consultation for a reduced fee. | Before you even darken the lawyer's door, make sure you know whether or not the lawyer is going to be charging for your first appointment. Some lawyers offer an initial consultation for free; if so, they <span class="noglossary">will</span> usually advertise that first meetings are free. Other lawyers <span class="noglossary">will</span> offer an initial consultation for a reduced fee. Most lawyers charge for initial meetings at their usual hourly rate. Do not assume that there <span class="noglossary">will</span> be no charge for your initial appointment; if you must make an assumption, assume that the lawyer <span class="noglossary">will</span> be charging you at the lawyer's normal hourly rate. | ||
If the lawyer is going to be charging for your first visit, he or she <span class="noglossary">will</span> usually expect payment once the meeting is done. All lawyers <span class="noglossary">will</span> take cash and cheques, and many <span class="noglossary">will</span> also take credit cards. Make sure you are able to pay for your first meeting when you book it. | If the lawyer is going to be charging for your first visit, he or she <span class="noglossary">will</span> usually expect payment once the meeting is done. All lawyers <span class="noglossary">will</span> take cash and cheques, and many <span class="noglossary">will</span> also take credit cards. Make sure you are able to pay for your first meeting when you book it. | ||
