Majority of situations when you need
the services of a solicitor, are not pleasant. Therefore, it becomes
extremely important to choose a good solicitor, who has an expertise
in the field where you require their services.
Over and above the qualification of a
barrister, there are some promising attributes which should be
considered, before you conclude the search for a suitable and benefit
yielding legal representation.
Analytical Ability is an attribute
which tops the list. A lawyer has to view the relevance from the huge
pile of information which is extracted throughout the proceedings of
the case. Once the relevance is seen, an appropriate sorting of the
information based on the stature of the case is to be performed. This
is a task that can only be performed if the lawyer has exceptional
analytical ability.
There are various other attributes that
play a significant role, in the making of a competent lawyer such as
their creativity, research skills and ability to think logically, to
name few. An assessment which is based on these parameters should be
carefully conducted, so that the choice you make proves out to be
beneficial.
Just as you as a client are expected to
be truthful to your lawyer
for a better result, you should expect your lawyer to be
complementing you by telling you the position you are in and not hide
facts which could be detrimental to your interest. Seek answers to
certain questions which would give you an idea about the honesty of
your lawyer.
NSW Legal Aid system will need to verify that you do in fact qualify for legal aid and that you do not have the means to pay for a legal representation yourself. This best way to learn if you do qualify legal aid is calling CRIMLAW, discussing your case, and letting one of our defenders advise you on the next steps.
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