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"I really don't need a consultation. I just have one
simple question. …"
Is this you? Read more to understand why a consultation
may be what you need.
Law in the United States, at the federal and
state levels,
is very complex, with endless subtleties, gray areas,
and nuances. Laws, and their applications, change and
are subject to refinements, definitions, and
interpretations through regulations, court decisions,
memos, and policies. More than ever before it has become
critical for individuals to seek the advice of
knowledgeable legal professionals. At the Baba Law Firm
and
BabaLaw.com
we are known for providing a wealth of accurate,
reliable, free information of a general nature.
If your question is regarding the black-and-white
reading of Texas law, you may find helpful guidance
through
BabaLaw.com.
If, however, you need to know how the law applies to
your specific situation, you need the benefit of a
legal consultation. This is because one seemingly minor
change in your circumstance from that of the next
person, whose situation may appear similar, can lead to
the need for a completely different strategy. It is also
because advice is not usually rendered based upon that
one "simple" question, without more follow-up questions.
Attorneys ask the correct, related background questions
before giving advice. It is potentially disastrous for
an individual to rely upon simple answers, given without
the opportunity for the attorney to delve into important
background facts.
Lawyers are often referred to as counselors. This is
because answering legal questions is not just a matter
of giving yes and no answers. Lawyers guide their
clients, provide strategies and long-term planning, and
anticipate potential problems. When you think you have
one question, a lawyer may provide answers to the
unasked questions that do not even seem relevant to you.
Imagine, for example, that you are seeking directions,
so you ask whether a road leads to a certain city. The
answer may be yes, because the road does go right into
that city. Once told this, you believe you have all the
information you need to reach your destination. You
could learn this on the Internet, free of charge. A
better advisor, however, would have informed you that
the road has many pitfalls, perhaps there is
construction, heavy traffic, and a bridge that is washed
out. Perhaps it is critical to fill your car with gas at
a certain spot, because there are no more service
stations for many miles. A knowledgeable guide can
anticipate these problems, even if you do not know to
ask the questions to elicit the information. Like an
attorney, your guide may be able to suggest an
alternative route to help you decide which way is better
for you, driving your particular car, traveling with
your family with their specific needs, having to reach
by a certain time. Sometimes the most important question
is, "Am I forgetting to ask anything relevant?" or "Is
there anything else I should worry about?"
Over the years, we at the Baba Law Firm have seen
many situations in which mistakes were made because
people failed to get good legal advice first, only to
have real problems later, requiring legal assistance.
They often make assumptions or rely upon what their
friends tell them. Well-meaning friends and relatives
can be helpful, but should not be the sole source for
legal advice. It is much easier to do things right the
first time than it is to try to fix them after the fact.
So, when you have a question or are uncertain, search
through the information that we provide free of charge.
This will give you the background to make your
consultation even more productive, and will help you to
fully understand the advice being given. It may also
help to identify potential problems that should be
discussed with an attorney. Make sure, however, that you
seek professional advice when you need it. You will
sleep better at night knowing your legal journey is
following the best route possible. |