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"WHY DO I NEED A LAWYER?"
38 Good Reasons ...
1. To assist you in the preparation of a will or trust.
2. To help you plan your estate to avoid problems later.
3. To offer you legal counsel regarding your inheritance.
4. To assist you with tax planing on your personal tax return.
5. To write letters on your behalf to settle disputes.
6. To assist you in a guardianship proceeding or an adoption.
7. To attend an I.R.S. audit as your counsel
8. To assist you with any real estate transactions.
9. To do a title search.
10. To review an escrow agreement or to explain its terms.
11. To review your mortgage or trust deed, or to record a deed.
12. To offer counsel regarding evictions or foreclosures, as either a landlord or a tenant.
13. To prepare or review a lease or rental agreement.
14. To interpret any law, statute or regulation affecting you personally.
15. To help you collect a personal or business debt.
16. To assist you regarding the legalities of tax shelters.
17. To review bank guarantees or loan contracts and requirements.
18. To counsel you regarding a conflict, dismissal or firing by your employer.
19. To review your employment contract, as an employer or employee.
20. To assist you in custody or support matters regarding your children.
21. To assist you in preparing a prenuptial or post-marital agreement.
22. To advise you regarding a zone ordinance affecting your home.
23. To answer your immigration or naturalization questions.
24. To assist you in enforcing warranties or guarantees by manufacturers.
25. To counsel you regarding garnishment or mechanics liens.
26. To assist in the settlement of disputes with neighbors or others.
27. To assist you with Social Security claims or disputes.
28. To assist you with an administrative dispute or hearing.
29. To assist you with a name change.
30. To advise you regarding your consumer rights.
31. To advise you regarding your civil rights.
32. To assist you should you feel you need representation regarding traffic violations.
33. To advise you regarding a dishonored check, NSF check or bank error.
34. To review with you any contract you are entering into.
35. To assist you in the proper filing of security agreements.
36. To assist you in the collection of a judgment.
37. To assist you in the preparation of a promissory note.
38. To counsel you regarding your remedies or defenses in any dispute.
"What do I do now?"
Think about the above, and whether it would be a good idea to call your attorney to discuss these issues, or others.
The hiring of a lawyer is an important decision that should not be based solely upon advertisements. Before you decide, ask me to send you free written information about my qualifications and expertise.
Contact Gretchen-Elizabeth for more information!
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Gretchen-Elizabeth
Attorney and Counselor at Law
E-mail: yourattorneyge@yahoo.com (813) 221-1174
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