Legal Advice & Services|Sydney,Melbourne,Brisbane etc
Need to find Legal Advice?
- Legal advice is an opinion offered by a lawyer regarding a legal problem. It can be provided orally or in writing and is often provided in a specific format:- facts, issues, statement of the law and then a recommendation.
- It must be provided by someone who is entitled to do so under the Legal Profession Act or its State equivalent. In most cases is it provided by lawyers (solicitors and barristers). Anyone who is not entitled to provide legal advice should avoid doing so.
- It can be structured in a specific manner. The lawyer normally sets out what they are briefed to advise on, the nature of the case and any relevant facts either corroborated or as stated in the instructions and then provides an analysis of the law in relation to that scenario. The advice quite often states both perspectives so that clients can realise that there is a case against them and that there are risks with proceeding. In almost all cases there is some uncertainty and this poses risk for litigants who believe too strongly in their own position. Great legal advice helps clients to understand the nature of the issues and how a court might view those circumstances so that the client can evaluate the circumstances for him or herself. Many lawyers make recommendations about which course should be followed but those who stick their necks out too far under pressure from clients are likely to be caught out at one point or another.
- There are many different places to find legal advice such as the law society, community legal centres or perhaps a family lawyer whom you know and trust. In some cases the registrars of local courts might be willing to assist you and this normally involves making a trip to the court, taking a ticket and waiting for the registrar to see you. Registrars can be very helpful when it comes to getting help about the court rules since they are often intimately acquainted with them. If you cannot afford legal advice try Legal Aid.
- Is given for a myriad of reasons why someone might need legal advice e.g. to obtain a power of attorney; make a Will
- The most important consideration is often legal fees (costs). These should be negotiated upfront and documented. Many people just accept costs agreement - getalawyer encourages you to negotiate all the important terms. Make sure that you know how much your case will put you out of pocket, when you will get the invoice, how long you have to pay, how you can dispute costs and the mode of payment. It is also a good idea to ask how much you may recover if your case is litigeous since a cost benefit assessment is fundamental.
