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Law from a legal assistant’s point of view, week 15: Objections.

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By Quinton Lister, legal assistant I think one of the least understood facets of the legal system by lay people (like myself, a new legal assistant) is the concept of an objection in a trial. I have been to a…
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Law from a legal assistant’s point of view, week 14: Preparedness and Honesty

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By Quinton Lister, Legal Assistant My new job as a legal assistant to a divorce attorney has opened my eyes to the necessity of preparation. There are emergencies and surprises that come up constantly in the practice of divorce and family…
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Law from a legal assistant’s point of view, week 13: Thoughts on ADR

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By Quinton Lister, Legal Assistant Part of what has drawn me to my current position as a legal assistant to a divorce attorney is that I wanted to learn more about Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR). In very basic terms, ADR…
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Law from a legal assistant’s point of view, week 12: Perfection

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By Quinton Lister, Legal Assistant It doesn’t take a lawyer to discover, and it doesn’t take long to realize, that the legal profession is by no means perfect. The legal system is nowhere close to perfect either. So, why, as a…
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What is the success rate of having a court-appointed legal aid?

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I don’t know, and I doubt that statistics are kept on such a question. If there are such statistics, I do not know of them.  Generally, the reputation appointed counsel has is being not as effective as paid counsel.  But counsel is…
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Law from a legal assistant’s point of view, week 10: Divorce

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By Quinton Lister, Legal Assistant  I think most of the observations I am having as a new legal assistant are not groundbreaking, but my boss and I are learning that readers who are contemplating or going through divorce really like the observations of…
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How do I best grab the attention of an attorney regarding a child custody case that is unusual, difficult, and I need help?

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With money.  And enough money to prove you can afford to pay the attorney to do the job well.  Enough money to make the job worthwhile for the lawyer. That’s not just the best way, it’s effectively the only way.…
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What questions do people ask about divorce?

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The FIRST questions most frequently asked of me are: “How much can I expect it to cost me in total to get a divorce?” “What is your hourly rate?” “What is your retainer amount?” “If my spouse and I agree…
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How long will an attorney work on your case if you can’t afford to pay them any more? This would be for a divorce, and they start to realize that they’re not going to get money from the other spouse. 

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Good question.  It depends mostly upon whether your attorney has a big heart and/or no head for business. Generally, an attorney who takes your case without being paid as he/she goes but defers payment in the hope that he/she will…
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How long will an attorney work on your case if you can’t afford to pay them any more? This would be for a divorce and they start to realize that they’re not going to get money from the other spouse.

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It depends mostly upon whether your attorney has a big heart and/or no head for business. Generally, an attorney who takes your case without being paid as he/she goes, but defers payment in the hope that he/she will be paid…
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In what ways do pro-bono cases help attorneys and law firms?

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There are some great answers in this thread already. I hope that adding my two cents’ worth is informative too. I am a divorce and family lawyer. With rare exception (too rare to make pro bono something I do not…
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Law from a legal assistant’s point of view, week 2: Pile higher and deeper

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Last week I reported that I am a complete neophyte when it comes to the practice of law (this is my second week as a legal assistant), and that remains true this week. There have been several surprises as to…
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Law from a Legal Assistant’s Point of View, Week 1: It’s all new to me

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My favorite part of being new at something is that feeling of every aspect being unique and energizing.   I am experiencing that feeling now in my new job as a legal assistant for Utah Family Law, LC. I have never…
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