2006-07-07 18:12:13 · 10 answers · asked by hat32275 1 in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
I am not looking for free representation, maybe I worded this wrong. I meant a free consultation* for those that were rude when answering* I am not simple-minded, just not aware of all the legal system is all!
2006-07-07 21:02:43 · update #1
Find one who will take your case for a contingency fee only. Probably you hear it on TV all the time: "You don't pay unless we get you the money you deserve!" or similar.
You can use www.martindale.com or www.lawyers.com to find lawyers, although they don't indicate which ones in particular charge only contingency fees.
2006-07-07 18:18:49 · answer #1 · answered by JoeSchmoe06 4 · 3⤊ 0⤋
Well no, because when professionals provide services, they must be paid before providing the service because after the service is given, the professionals have no leverage with the customer.
However, I do suggest that might try prepaid legal services, a 30-year-old program that provides legal help on a membership basis. You can check them out at www.prepaidlegal.com
With this program, you pay less than $50 per month for start and maintain your membership in the Group. You are assigned to a legal firm that provides many of the basic legal services you might need. Even if you have a legal need that goes beyond the basic membership services, you receive about a 25% discount off the firm's normal fees.
It's a good deal. Check it out!
2006-07-08 01:28:11 · answer #2 · answered by mcjordansr 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Most states have non-profit legal aid organizations. Volunteer lawyers can provide assistance for criminal (you have been charged with breaking the law/committing a crime) or civil (you want to sue someone, you need to get a divorce or settle a child custody matter, etc.,) problems you are having.
I would look in your local yellow pages for a legal aid organization nearby. If your town is small and you can't find anything like that in your yellow pages, call your local courthouse and ask them for your local legal aid society's contact information.
Hope this helps.
2006-07-08 01:20:29 · answer #3 · answered by Novice restauranteur 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Do you work for free? Any idea how many times attorneys are burned by sob stories? How about you just work for me for free and I will pay you, oh, when i feel like it? Do you sell something, like cars for a living? Why don't you just give that to me, ok?
2006-07-08 03:20:29 · answer #4 · answered by solange 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, unless Legal Aid (you can apply for services at local office (I think), or you can appear in court and have a lawyer appointed .
2006-07-08 01:23:59 · answer #5 · answered by JenniT 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Many attorneys will meet with you and discuss your possible case without a charge for the first meeting.
2006-07-08 11:21:07 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
If it is a civil suit with a possible payout, yes. (car accidents, slip and fall...all the "1-800-Call XXXXX" lawyers) They take about 1/3 of the settlement if you get one and if they do not win, you pay nothing.
2006-07-08 01:24:14 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Ditto on JoeSchmoe06's answer.
To note : Contingency fees are not allowed in criminal cases and in divorces.
2006-07-08 01:30:57 · answer #8 · answered by pink_panther 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Some lawyers (esp. new ones who need experience) are willing to do pro bono work (i.e. free).
2006-07-08 03:35:18 · answer #9 · answered by bunny 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
legal aid
2006-07-08 01:17:36 · answer #10 · answered by kep1 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋