Do I have to pay to ask a lawyer a question?

Ask A Lawyer is a free offering on Lawyers.com where consumers can ask legal questions and seek answers from our extensive network of attorneys. Attorneys can spend as little or as much time as they want answering Ask A Lawyer questions.

Can you ask a lawyer questions for free?

Ask a Lawyer allows you to get free answers from lawyers in your area for basic legal questions on a variety of topics, including family law, employment law, criminal law, and more.

What is a free lawyer called?

Pro bono programs help low-income people find volunteer lawyers who are willing to handle their cases for free. These programs usually are sponsored by state or local bar associations.

What do they say about free advice?

“People offer free advice because they don’t use that advice for themselves anyway.” “The best way to flatter people is to ask them for an advice.” “So if you are confused, please remember – don’t help anybody, because your help is going to be poisonous.

Who gives free advice?

A person who habitually gives unsolicited advice is often called a (or Mister) Know-it-all (or Know-all). It’s often understood that such a person’s advice is either or both unwanted and inappropriate/unusable.

Should I pay my lawyer more than what I agreed to pay?

You should not feel compelled to pay your lawyer more than what you agreed to pay him. Of course, there is nothing wrong with paying the lawyer a bonus to reward work well-done, but this is the client’s call. Clients are best served by addressing a fee problem sooner rather than later.

How to talk to a lawyer about fees and expenses?

Talk to your lawyer about fees and expenses, and make sure that you understand all the information on fees and costs that your lawyer gives you. It’s best to ask for it in writing before legal work starts. What billing method do most lawyers use?

How to pay for a lawyer when you’re short on cash?

How to Pay for a Lawyer When You’re Short On Cash. 1 1) Hourly Fees. Joshua J. Wagner, Personal Injury Attorney at Vasilaros-Wagner, explains how hourly rates work. He says the lawyer bills you for the 2 2) Retainer. 3 3) Flat Fee. 4 4) Contingency Fee. 5 3) How Much Does an Estate Plan Cost?

Can a lawyer pressure a client to pay for information?

Moreover, a lawyer cannot use information learned during the course of the attorney-client relationship to apply pressure on a client for payment. Exceptions to this rule apply in attorney fee litigation and malpractice disputes, as the attorney can reveal information as necessary to defend himself or his fee.