Small companies, as a rule, do not need a full-time lawyer, as there is not much work for him. Therefore, if the need arises, such firms hire outside lawyers. When choosing them, you should be guided by the following rules: look for someone who specializes in your specific problem, use the opportunity of preliminary consultation and do not chase the low cost of legal services.
Instructions
Step 1
Determine why you need legal services. Do you need to defend your rights in court, register an offshore company or purchase real estate? Depending on this, try to look for a lawyer first through your friends, and then through the Internet.
Step 2
It is best to contact trusted lawyers, but if this is not possible, then try to find reviews of the law firms you are going to contact. As a rule, such reviews are available on the Internet. Also pay attention to the website of the law firm: companies with a good reputation usually have convenient websites with the ability to quickly find information and prices.
Step 3
If the question with which you want to contact lawyers is extremely important to you, then it is better to choose a law firm with a name. You can find such companies through various ratings (10 best Russian law firms, etc.). However, prepare for the fact that their services are quite expensive.
Step 4
On a minor issue, you can contact a freelance lawyer rather than a company. As a rule, offers of their services can be found on job search sites for freelancers. The main disadvantage here is that you are unlikely to be able to appreciate such a lawyer. But his services will be cheaper.
Step 5
Often companies and lawyers offer clients free advice. Be sure to take this opportunity, because at the consultation you will be able to assess the level of a lawyer and understand the seriousness of your problem. Prepare for a meeting with a lawyer, decide how much you are willing to pay for his services, how long you can give to solve the problem.
Step 6
Remember that law firms accept hourly wages. Lawyers' hourly rates vary depending on their qualifications. It is not always profitable to go to cheaper specialists, as they can work longer, and thus you still have to pay a rather large amount. Freelancers, as a rule, work for piece-rate payments based on the result of the order.
