Lawyers
Lawyers
Choosing a lawyer is easier once you know three things: whether the person is licensed for your kind of case, how they will charge, and what the first meeting should cover. Our legal guides explain those steps for the most common reasons people look for a lawyer, with notes for each country.
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Guides in this section
LawyersHiring a conveyancing solicitor or real estate lawyerWhen you need a conveyancer, solicitor or real estate attorney to buy or sell a home in the UK, US, Canada or Australia, and how to compare their quotes.Read the guide LawyersGetting a will written: solicitor, will writer or DIYHow to choose between a solicitor, a will writer and a DIY will, what to decide about executors and guardians, and how estate planning works in the US.Read the guide LawyersChoosing an immigration lawyer or adviserWho is allowed to give immigration advice in the UK, US, Canada and Australia, how to check them, how fees work, and the warning signs of an immigration scam.Read the guide LawyersHow to choose a lawyer and understand their feesHow to find a lawyer for an everyday legal problem, check they are licensed, and compare hourly, fixed fee, retainer and no win no fee arrangements.Read the guide