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5 Reasons You Might Need to Find a Lawyer

By Maria Bashi
Mar 22, 2020
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Lawyers provide essential advice and professional guidance at crucial points in the lives of their millions of people. In order to do so, they had to go to law school and pass a state examination proving their competence as legal counselors working on behalf of clients. It’s during this time that they learn the basics of the law and demonstrate their expertise. However, they later focus their talents and energy into specific areas of the law. 

With this in mind, you should always find a lawyer who specializes in the legal matter at hand. The following are the most common situations in which a specific type of attorney is needed:

Business

If you’re currently in business or trying to get a new venture off the ground, you might need the insight, advice, and representation of a good lawyer. But not just any lawyer; you need to find a local firm specializing in business law. For example, many small business owners in Southern California have turned to the Cory Briggs attorney team headquartered in San Diego. Whether it’s drawing up contracts and other legal documents or addressing a lawsuit filed against your company, a business lawyer with ties to the local court system will prove crucial.

Divorce

Ending a marriage is often a painful, frustrating, and difficult process. Though your feelings may be strong, you cannot allow them to blind you to your best interests. A divorce lawyer can help get your share of the marital estate and will also defend your rights as a parent. If you gave up your career to be a homemaker and stay-at-home parent, your lawyer will ensure that you get the financial support you need until you can get back into the workforce. They will also ensure that you have the right to parent your child and the means to do so properly.

Tax issues

Having to deal with tax authorities can be frightening. What you owe and what you are owed is not always clear. You may make matters worse by trying to deal with the IRS or your state tax authorities on your own. Such issues are best resolved by legal professionals with deep insight into the tax code and all laws related to it.

Civil matters

If the recklessness and negligence of another person or part have harmed you financially or physically, then you can hold them legally accountable. Tort law gives persons who have been materially injured by others the right to claim compensation from them. To get the best outcome, you should hire a lawyer who specializes in the type of injury cases that yours falls under.

Criminal matters

Being charged with a crime is a deeply distressing event. Finding an experienced criminal defense lawyer is the best step forward. A criminal lawyer will go beyond the statements and claims of the authorities. They will gather the facts and evidence needed to argue against the state’s case. You should find a lawyer with an established practice in the community. Such a lawyer will know the prosecutors and judges involved in the case, which will give them an advantage in defending your loved one.

Entity Management

One of the most common reasons businesses seek legal representation is to help with entity management. However, corporate regulatory compliance can be a complex and daunting task, including ensuring that your business is structured correctly and complies with all applicable laws. A lawyer can help you navigate the corporate regulatory landscape and ensure that your business is on solid footing.

Needing a lawyer is something nobody thinks will happen to them – until it does. At that point, the next step is to find a lawyer who is right for your situation.

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