Any time an individual or business is in a situation in which they do not know their rights and responsibilities relative to a particular issue or law, they should seek legal advice. Not knowing the law is not a defense to most violations. Modern laws for the reporting and payment of wages in companies with only one or two employees, and for reporting taxes, social security payments and the like must be known by every employer or they face potentially devastating liability. As is the case with good health care, the most effective lawyering is often preventive. Whether it is the careful drafting of a contract which foresees and addresses potential future problems or the giving of proper advice to a family held corporation on generational transfers, this type of legal counsel can prevent long and difficult litigation cases.
People often come to lawyers in times of great crisis and grief.
For example, victims of serious personal injury actions often seek legal counsel to assist them in the difficult and time consuming process of dealing with the insurance process. Again, the lawyers offer their judgment, based on their experience with prior cases, insurance carriers, and the courts. This is experience which the average citizen simply does not have and which cannot be found in a book. Finally, you may well find that lawyers can provide assistance to you and answers to your questions for very reasonable fees. Please consider utilizing our services, and thank you for your interest.