How often, when visiting sites with legal information, have you come across pop-up windows “Ask a lawyer”? Those unfamiliar with the system of "leads" (this is the name of the applications that are left on such sites) are tormented by questions: will a lawyer really answer you? Will it be free? Isn't this a deception? Let's figure it out together.
What are leads and who uses them?
is an electronic application that serves to attract customers.
There is a huge database of sites on the Internet that collects such applications. With them, in turn, cooperate with private legal companies dealing with work with individuals. The abandoned "lead" is transferred to such a company or to a call center for a fixed fee. After that, an employee calls you (with a 90% chance of not being a lawyer), hears out your problem, tries to gain confidence and invites you to a free legal consultation.
The methods of such luring are different, it all depends on the call center and on the decency of its employees.
If you received a call not from a specific company, but from a call center, then several legal consultations may be offered at once to choose from.
For clients brought in this way, the company pays from 1,000 rubles.
What to expect from such a consultation?
When going for a free legal consultation, you should clearly understand that the company paid money for your visit, and you are the only way to make a profit for it.
So in almost 100% of cases you will be imposed already paid documentary work, support of your case, representation in court, and so on.
People who advise you may be good salespeople, but not lawyers. They will try by all means to "close" you to conclude a contract. The cost of the transaction varies from a few thousand to a fabulous 30,000 rubles. for the statement of claim.
However, in such companies, good salespeople and practicing lawyers with rich experience and knowledge usually get along well. So it cannot be ruled out that you will be provided with competent professional assistance.
The consultation itself, of course, will be free of charge. But its usefulness may be dubious.
What if you need the help of a lawyer?
If you find yourself in a difficult situation and cannot resolve it without the help of a specialist, then try to find legal advice in your city through the Internet. Call the number listed on the website and make an appointment, bypassing the call centers.
As a rule, these will be the same firms that you can get to through the system of "leads". However, the attitude of employees towards you will be more loyal, since your arrival cost the company 0 rubles. If you leave without a contract, the company will not incur losses.
What is the plus for you? You will not be told fairy tales, but put the case on the shelves as it is. They will offer effective solutions and, most likely, will not try to influence your choice. You will be able to assess the real knowledge of a specialist and make an informed decision.
