You might want to arrange for a ceiling or limit on fees. You might also require your lawyer to get your approval before proceeding beyond a certain amount in legal costs. Depending upon your financial situation, you may be entitled to free legal services. If you need financial help in obtaining legal representation and think that you might qualify for indigent status, contact pro bono and legal services organizations in your area. In many cases you don't have to be indigent to get a lawyer for free or at little cost.
Some organizations offer their members prepaid legal plans .
Often plans include a low or no-cost consultation, or low cost services in uncontested divorces or simple wills matters. Check your liability insurance policy. Your policy may include coverage for attorney fees or require your insurance company to provide an attorney to defend you in a lawsuit. Many unions provide free legal services to their members in union-related matters. If your case or claim is work-related, talk to your union representative.