What does it mean to have a personal lawyer?

A Personal Family Lawyer® is a trusted advisor who helps you make the very best personal, financial, legal, and business decisions for your family throughout your lifetime and is there to guide your loved ones when you can’t be.

Why is it important to have a lawyer?

Lawyer is the person who defends a person or entity in various court proceedings and assists the client in any situation where the law is being discussed. The main reason for the importance of the lawyer is that all human beings are equal and every human being deserves the same chance to obtain legal justice.

How does having a personal lawyer work?

When you choose a lawyer, you’ll talk about how to pay for their services. Most lawyers charge by the hour, or part of the hour, they spend working on a case. Some lawyers charge a flat fee for a service, like writing a will. Others charge a contingent fee and get a share of the money their client gets in a case.

What do most people need lawyers for?

Business Issues. One of the most common reasons that people hire an attorney is for business issues.

Estate Planning. Estate planning is the second most common reason that people hire an attorney.

Family Issues.

You’ve Been Charged with a Crime.

One Person Hurts Another.

Do lawyers want money up front?

As a matter of internal policy, a lawyer may request a retainer fee before agreeing to accept your case or complete any work on it. However, you do not have to pay such a fee if you are not comfortable with the idea.

Is a lawyer more important than a doctor?

At the high end of the legal profession, lawyers make more money and have significantly more power/influence than do doctors, but we’re talking about perhaps 5\% of the legal profession. If you’re comparing the average lawyer to the average doctor, the doctor will win the prestige contest hands down.