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Who Is a Lawyer?
A lawyer provides legal advice and counsel on behalf of someone involved in a legal dispute or legal issue. Also called attorneys or counselors, lawyers typically represent people before a governing body (such as a court) by conducting legal research, gathering relevant documents and witnesses, drafting written briefs, and presenting oral arguments.
What Are a Lawyer's Primary Responsibilities?
Lawyers must uphold the law and protect the rights of their clients. In addition to actually knowing the law, particularly within their practice area, an attorney must communicate clearly with their clients, work competently to resolve their clients' needs, and be ethical in performing their duties.
What Do Lawyers Do? Do They Spend Most of Their Time Arguing Cases in Court?
The practice of law is more than just appearing in court on behalf of a client. While many lawyers argue cases before judges, there are just as many lawyers who never step foot in a courtroom. But whether in or out of court, lawyers spend a great deal of time in an office handling a variety of tasks related to their clients' cases, such as researching new developments in the law, preparing legal documents, and giving legal advice.
May I Hire a Non-Lawyer for a Legal Problem?
It depends on the situation and the breadth of service, since only lawyers may practice law. Paralegals, for example, can represent you in certain situations involving complaints against a government agency (such as a dispute over Social Security benefits). You may also represent yourself in court, hire a notary public, or work with law students (under the supervision of a lawyer) under certain circumstances.
In Addition to Billable Hours, What Other Costs Can Lawyers Charge For?
Lawyers bill for a wide variety of expenses and costs in addition to their hourly or flat fee. These costs include (but are not limited to) filing fees, court costs, paralegal and staff time, postage, court reporter costs, expert fees, investigators, and travel expenses.