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MEETING A
LAWYER FOR THE FIRST TIME
To many of us, meeting a
lawyer for the first time can be a very daunting prospect.
However, did you know that your lawyer is just as likely to
be nervous about meeting you as you are about meeting him?
Well, in most cases he
is!
So, here are some of the
things you can expect to transpire at the first meeting you
have with your lawyer:
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1. Without fail, the
first thing your lawyer will ask you to do is to tell
him the story of what took place. Now, keep in mind that
he is not asking you if any law has been broken, there’s
a fair chance he’ll be able to work that one out for
himself! What he is looking for is as true and accurate
description of the events that transpired so that he can
evaluate your honest chances of success.
As most lawyers
these days are retained on some sort of success basis,
if your lawyer doesn’t think you have a chance of
success, there is a chance he won’t take your case. On
the flip side, if your lawyer listens to your case and
thinks there may be a case for a class action suit, he
may recommend that you bring others in with you in your
lawsuit. It all depends on retelling the facts that
transpired.
2. If your lawyer thinks
you have a case, he’ll ask you to sign a power of attorney
or some other document empowering the lawyer to act on your
behalf. This power of attorney make give your lawyer broad
powers, such as the power to release your medical records,
so make sure you read this carefully and are happy with it.
If you are not, don’t be afraid to question your lawyer.
3. Having been
appointed, your lawyer will talk with you about whether or
not you have entered into any discussions to settle the
case. If you have not held discussions about settling your
claim, your lawyer may well recommend that you do. Likewise,
if you haven’t yet discussed matters with any insurance
companies, your lawyer may ask if he can talk with the
insurance company on your behalf.
4. The next thing your
lawyer is likely to ask you is if you have any evidence or
records of what transpired. It is at this time you can give
him the photos and records you took.
5. Finally, before
leaving your lawyer’s office, it is likely that your lawyer
will ask you not to discuss matters relating to the case
with anyone other than him. Heed this advice, it is probably
the best you’ll get on that day!
Following your first
meeting with your lawyer your lawyer should give you regular
updates on how your case is progressing. Remember, if at any
time you are not happy with what your lawyer is doing, you
are free to express those feelings, so don’t bee overly
worried about meeting your lawyer for the first time.
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