Updated
  09 Nov 2009 02:49 PM

The Law and You

Concerns about justice

• My case went to court but I don't think I had a fair judge!
• I don't have money for a lawyer - only the rich can afford justice!

Concerns about cost

• Why do lawyers cost so much?
• My lawyer ended up costing me more than what was originally quoted; why would this happen?
• I've talked to my lawyer about the fees and I'm still not satisfied; can I do anything?
• What can I do to help keep my costs down?
• What kind of fees can I expect to pay a lawyer?
• When should I talk with my lawyer about fees?
• I don't have money for a lawyer - only the rich can afford justice!

Concerns about the First Visit

• What should I expect when I go see a lawyer?
• What happens at the first meeting with a lawyer?
• How should I prepare for my first meeting with a lawyer?
• Do I need a lawyer for a simple real estate transaction?

Concerns about communication between you and your lawyer

• I don't understand what my lawyer is saying!
• My lawyer never returns my calls!
• Why does it take so long for my lawyer to do anything?
• My lawyer didn't do what I wanted - can I do anything?
• What will the Law Society do?
• Why bother complaining about my lawyer to the Law Society if it's run by lawyers?

Source:
"Answers to your questions and concerns about lawyers" , a pamphlet by Public Legal Education Association of Saskatchewan