Difference between revisions of "Choosing a Lawyer"
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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 | 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=== | ||