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This script explains why people need lawyers, how to choose one, and how to prepare for the first interview. You can also check the following scripts: | This script explains why people need lawyers, how to choose one, and how to prepare for the first interview. You can also check the following scripts: | ||
*[[If | *[[If You Have a Problem With Your Lawyer (Script 436)|436]], called “If You Have a Problem with Your Lawyer” | ||
*[[ | *[[Lawyers' Fees (Script 438)|438]], called “Lawyers’ Fees” | ||
Also, see the BC Law Society’s website at [http://www.lawsociety.bc.ca www.lawsociety.bc.ca] for information on how to choose a lawyer and what to do at the first meeting. | Also, see the BC Law Society’s website at [http://www.lawsociety.bc.ca www.lawsociety.bc.ca] for information on how to choose a lawyer and what to do at the first meeting. | ||
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Once you hire a lawyer, explain that you want to be informed of all developments in your case. The best way to ensure this is by having the lawyer automatically send you a copy of all correspondence on your case. Then you can avoid repeated phone calls to find out what's happening, because those phone calls cost you money. | Once you hire a lawyer, explain that you want to be informed of all developments in your case. The best way to ensure this is by having the lawyer automatically send you a copy of all correspondence on your case. Then you can avoid repeated phone calls to find out what's happening, because those phone calls cost you money. | ||
Problems between lawyers and clients often result from a lack of communication. So if problems come up, talk or write to your lawyer (refer to script 436 for more on problems with your lawyer). You will probably spend a lot of time and money on your legal problem, so you should choose your lawyer carefully. | Problems between lawyers and clients often result from a lack of communication. So if problems come up, talk or write to your lawyer (refer to script [[If You Have a Problem With Your Lawyer (Script 436)|436]] for more on problems with your lawyer). You will probably spend a lot of time and money on your legal problem, so you should choose your lawyer carefully. | ||
