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 Seeing A Lawyer
WHO ARE LAWYERS ?

Lawyers are professionally trained people in the law. They are independent people -- people you can seek help to solve problems on legal related matters. Lawyers are bound by code of conduct and rules of etiquette. They must not mislead the court or assist you in any way to break the law. They are the person to protect your interest.

WHEN DO I NEED A LAWYER ?

In most cases, you need a lawyer to provide advice on a legal problem or represent you in court where necessary.

There are numerous situation where you may need a lawyer.

You require a lawyer to file a claim for you and represent you in court to make a claim against other parties - Unless it's a small claim case.

For your own protection, you may consult a lawyer when you are in doubt over any matters relating to law.

You also seek advice on matters relating to your defence if you are charged with a criminal offense. A lawyer represents you in court.

You will also seek the help of a lawyer to defend a claim which has been unfairly filed by other party.

Lawyers will be there to handle your legal rights - personal and business..

In fact, a lawyer can assists your business at each stage of its development, from initial startup, to managing growth concerns and day-to-day legal concerns to issues relating to the sale, merger or dissolution of the business. There are potential areas where the judgment of a lawyer could be of assistance to your business.

  • Collect company debts
  • Select and advise you of the right business structure for liability protection
  • Compliance with nation employment laws and regulations
  • State and Federal environmental and regulatory compliance
  • Employment agreements and stock option plans
  • To minimize taxes and addressing national tax issues
  • Real estate taxes and property tax abatements
  • Land use representation - including planning, zoning and permitting
  • To help your business prevent problems before they become lawsuits
  • To extricate you from problems your company or you have gotten into
  • To advise you on immigration issues
  • To have a professional advisor for your important decisions
  • To review your business contracts which provide a maximum advantages should you get in a dispute
  • To mediate conflict
HOW CAN I FIND A LAWYER ?

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