Task: Text Completion
Input (English): [header] How to dispute a lot line survey as a defendant [title] Hire a lawyer. [step] As soon as you are served with the plaintiff's lawsuit, you should strongly consider hiring a qualified real estate lawyer. Specifically, look for a lawyer with experience litigating property boundary disputes. <sep> (A) [substeps] While you are at the site, ask if your city or county bar association has a lawyer you can use. Alternatively, visit the website of each city or county bar association. (B) If you absolutely must hire a lawyer, then find one that specializes in property, design, or engineering. A general rule of thumb is to hire an experienced real estate lawyer, preferably who can provide personal experience to expert witnesses. (C) [substeps] Never hire an attorney who does not work for the state or federal government. Only hire lawyers who have experience representing local or state judges and arbitrators. (D) A lawyer will help you negotiate a settlement, effectively cross-examine plaintiff witnesses, and retain a quality expert of your own. Start the search process by asking friends and family for recommendations.
Output (English): D