Legal advice and support is the process of a trained legal professional providing information and advice on your rights, how law works and how it can be applied to you. It could include explaining how the asylum and immigration systems operate, or letting you know about the latest cases pertaining to a country you’re considering visiting.
Business Support
The right legal advice will help you run your business more efficiently and decrease the risk of costly mistakes or fines. This is particularly important when it is time to negotiate contracts, navigate licensing laws or deal with human resource issues.
Finding Legal Assistance
There are a variety of ways to seek legal advice and support that include free consultations with attorneys and legal aid agencies. Local Bar Associations: Most towns or cities have a local bar association which can provide referrals to competent lawyers. Some offer free legal clinics which allow you to speak with an attorney.
Online Legal Forums – Websites such as Avvo, LawGuru, and the legal advice subreddit on Reddit are good sources of information for general questions. However they are not meant to be used in lieu for legal representation in a formal setting or assistance.
Government-Run Legal Aid Providers: Many countries have state-run legal aid programs that you are able to apply for if require assistance with a specific legal issue. These are usually means tested which means that your income and assets are taken into account in determining whether you are eligible for legal aid.