Farmers can greatly reduce their criminal liability exposure by formulating and following environmental audit procedures. Many good farmers fail to keep records necessary to prove compliance. Accurate records should be kept on the applications of herbicides, pesticides, and fertilizers. Summary When entering into any contractual arrangement, either oral or written, you should be concerned about what happens if a disagreement between the parties arises. When contacting an attorney, you should ask for basic information about the attorney's familiarity with the law for particular situations.
Attorneys are like other professionals in that they often specialize.
For example, a good contract attorney may not have much expertise in estate planning. You should have a good understanding of fee arrangements, billing cycles, expected costs, etc. It is good practice to visit an attorney prior to entering into a business transaction rather than after the transaction has gone bad. Preventive actions are often cheaper and less time-consuming. Many States have publications on various legal topics available from the State Bar Associations.