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5 Tips For Finding Low Cost Legal Advice

how to get low cost legal adviceThere comes a time in all of our lives when we’ll need some legal advice for something. It might be in reference to purchasing a new home or settling a tax bill or starting a new business, or even making a will.  The thing is, because most attorneys charge by the quarter hour (and it can be some pretty hefty rates, at that), it can often be difficult to find the kind of legal advice that your budget can afford.

This is your lucky day. Below, we have provided you a list of five ways to find low cost legal advice so that you can resolve your situation without spending a lot of your money in the process.

Get some referrals. If you know someone who knows a lawyer who would be willing to speak with you, that’s great. If not, the American Bar Association is a network that has a list of attorneys all over the country who specialize in different law practices. By reaching out to them, they might be able to point you in the direction of someone who can assist you within your price range. You can contact them at AmericanBar.org.

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Easy Ways To Save Money On Expensive Legal Fees

how to save money on legal feesIt’s a pretty safe bet that all of us try and do whatever we can to avoid finding ourselves in a situation where we need to hire a lawyer. But sometimes life happens and we need some legal consultation or representation so that we can make the best decisions possible.

There’s no way around the fact that hiring (and especially retaining) a lawyer can be pretty expensive. The good news is that there are some things that you can do to significantly reduce the costs of having one. If you would like to know about some easy ways to save money on expensive legal fees, we have five for you below:

Look for a pro bono lawyer. If you’re someone who needs a lawyer due to a crime that has been committed, there are some lawyers who offer certain services for free. Although there aren’t a lot of law firms that will advertise this kind of service, you can contact them through their email address on their company website to ask. Or, you can go to your favorite search engine and put “pro bono lawyer” along with your city and state to see which ones are available within your area.

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