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Do You Need A Lawyer ? Not every situation you become involved in will require you to hire a lawyer. Often times the situation may have arisen from a simple misunderstanding that can be resolved by communicating with the other party. Just remember to have the resolution recorded by the courts if the dispute involved the courts. There may be a time when a lawyer is required but you will not be responsible for finding and retaining the lawyer. For example, if you are sued because you were in an auto accident or someone may be injured on your property, your insurance company will probably provide a lawyer to protect your interests. Of course, it is up to you to contact your insurance company, to let the company know of the accident and that the other party may file a claim against you. Check your policy you may already be paying for legal representation. Also, if you are performing your duties as an employee or officer of a corporation and a situation arises, that organization may provide a lawyer for you. However, you must remember that you are responsible for any suit in which you are named. Therefore, you must immediately inform the agency or organization about the suit. You need to cooperate with the lawyer selected for you, but remember that the lawyer provided for you is responsible to the organization first, and therefore will most likely put the organization's interests ahead of yours. If you believe this is the case , you should then consult a lawyer that you select personally. The opinions expressed herein should not be construed as representing the policy or position of Local Legal Experts or its owners. The information provided is for informational purposes only and should not be substituted for advice or counsel from a licensed legal professional. |