i belong to a legal service where I get legal advice as needed but this is not adequate for my needs. It would work out better if I had an atty I can call and whom could have my best interest and direct me on legal issues as needed. Is this asking too much. Is this a high price service?
2006-09-19 18:01:37 · 7 answers · asked by d s 4 in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
I don't honestly know the pricing on something like that, but there is a website you should check out, it's
www.legalmatch.com
what you do is you enter your information, name, phone number, email, etc, what state you're in and then you pick what category of law you are interested in. there is a space to type exactly what help you need, and then all attorney's who work in that area are sent your info, and then they contact you with pricing, and you can choose from there if you want to use one of those attorneys. it's important to put in the correct info as far as where you're located, and what exactly you want the attorney for so that they can find you the best matches...they even have a part where you pick the price range you'd like to go with. it's definitely worth checking out...after all, even if it doesn't help, you're no worse off than you are now.
2006-09-19 18:16:06 · answer #1 · answered by Mrs. MP 3 · 1⤊ 1⤋
It's entirely appropriate to want a lawyer who will pay personal attention to your issues, and offer competent advice.
Most of the time, when a lawyer is looking for a lawyer who's an expert in another particular area of law, the lawyer turns to friends he or she trusts for a referral. And that's usually the way the legal business works - referrals are the best source for both the client and the attorney. If a lawyer did a good job for your friend, chances are he or she will do the same for you.
There are a variety of legal referral services in each state - and some services that span across state lines. My favorite nationwide services are the alumni office of Fordham Law School (law.fordham.edu) and findlaw.com.
You can find lawyers (depending upon where you live) who work for fees as low as $150 an hour or as high as $800 an hour. And while there is a quality difference that usually is consistent with the price difference, there are some tasks that don't require a high end, very expensive attorney.
So, start by considering what kind of legal advice you need... then ask others you trust who they've used...or contact a referral service.
You should discuss with the attorney whether a retainer agreement is appropriate, or whether you want to work out some other arrangement.
2006-09-20 00:58:35 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
As others have referenced here, it appears to me that you are paying for something less than what you desire.
You are wanting competent legal advice, at a set rate, and you don't (apparently) want that rate to increase. This is the advantage of the retainer system. You place an attorney on retainer, and in return for your retainer, if you call (or visit) him/her, they provide services up to the extent allowed at his/her hourly rate. That rate is agreed in advance, and like any contract, it doesn't change without the mutual consent of the parties involved.
The problem with a "legal service" is that often you have no control over what attorney is assigned to your problem, and in some cases, you have to go through several attorneys before you find one who has expertise in the area of law that is needed.
In my opinion, you would be better off dumping your legal service, and if you really think you will need the constant services of an attorney, pay a local general practicioner with several years of experience, to act as your "general legal counsel".. Then, if a specialist is needed, he or she can recommend the appropriate counsel and steps to follow.
If you don't have anyone in mind, consult your local or state bar association for a referral.
2006-09-19 19:03:27 · answer #3 · answered by Phil R 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It depends on where you are located and the type of issues you need to have the lawyer handle. For example, simple collection letters or complicated patent work.
Please remember, as with most things in this world...you oftentimes get what you paid for. In other words, those hookers and attorneys who get $450 an hour are usually worth it.
Sadly, there is a big difference between a $100 an hour hooker (or attorney) and a $450 an hour hooker (or attorney).
2006-09-19 18:06:27 · answer #4 · answered by An Unhappy Yahoo User 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you can as you know find them through the yellow pages. never get a attorney by the hour as their interests are at hand and will milk it. flat fee's are the best. also you can get some good ones by contacting your local law schools to find out who graduated and just set up practice as they are hungry, will work cheaper, get more experience to make a name for a better practice.
2006-09-19 18:16:59 · answer #5 · answered by hollywood71@verizon.net 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
in oregon you can call the oregon state bar association and they will tell you who to call in your area and when you do that and call a lawyer he will give you the first time free check in your state i think you have to pay a monthly fee even if you don't use him just a guess thou
2006-09-19 18:09:06 · answer #6 · answered by dalecollins64 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
lol If you ever find a lawyer willing to work for a reasonable fee please send me his/her name...
2006-09-19 18:03:09 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋