DECIDING WHEN A LAWYER IS NEEDED

If you answer “yes” to any of the following questions, you should consult a lawyer.

• Have I tried to resolve this matter by speaking directly with “the other side” and failed?
• Am I being threatened with legal action by some individual or situation?
• Do I need someone to champion my cause or speak for me?
• Have I been served with papers? (summons, warrant, subpoena, petition)
• Does my opponent have a lawyer?
• Is the outcome worth the cost of hiring a lawyer?
• Am I involved in a transaction of importance to me (buying or selling a home, signing a contract, starting a business, writing a will, etc.)?