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A lawyer or attorney is a person who practices law, as an advocate, attorney, attorney at law, barrister, barrister-at-law, bar-at-law, canonist, canon lawyer, civil law notary, counsel, counselor, counsellor, solicitor, legal executive, or public servant preparing, interpreting and applying law, but not as a paralegal or charter executive secretary. Working as a lawyer involves the practical application of abstract legal theories and knowledge to solve specific individualized problems, or to advance the interests of those who hire lawyers to perform legal services. The role of the lawyer varies greatly across different legal jurisdictions.

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    QLD Lawyer fees seem very high

    I'm a beneficiary in a NSW estate that is worth around $950k. The executor is in QLD and used a QLD lawyer who has dragged things out for a year. It's a fairly simple case (a house, 2 bank accounts, a superannuation account, and an insurance account). They were going for Letters of...
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    NSW Searching for a lawyer that cares

    I've been watching the TV series "Suits" and I'm wondering if there really are lawyers out there that want to fight tooth and nail for justice. If so, I would like to speak to you. I was imprisoned on remand for 19 months before being told it was a mistake after my accuser admitted they lied...
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    VIC How to choose a family lawyer?

    Hi everyone, Just separated from my ex and she has decided to engage a family lawyer for asset split. I have met with a lawyer and paid for an initial appointment today. However, the feeling I got from her was that she was only interested in getting my money, not giving me advice. In a...
  4. ksivasub

    VIC What are my options when there is no response from the other party after the expiration of the deadline following the issuance of a letter of demand

    Another party initially engaged a lawyer for a money litigation, but there has been no response from the lawyer since then. I was subsequently compelled to hire a lawyer and issue a letter of demand, to which we have received no response from either the other party or their lawyer. What are my...
  5. hannaylawyersbrisbane

    QLD Brisbane Criminal Lawyers

    We are a Multi-Award Winning criminal law firm with offices in Brisbane. our Brisbane criminal lawyers are representing people charged with offences from the most minor to the most serious. Importantly, if you have been charged with an offence, seeking reputable legal help from a criminal law...
  6. Harry supak

    SA Defamation. I lost a case as could not afford a lawyer

    My neighbours blamed .e for a carpet beetle infestation of their unit whi h had nothing to do with me want compensation from me as I would not pay they started harassing my family filming us made numerous false affidavits to police. Had me arrested charged on their lies. Defending this cost...
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    Lawyer who drew up will is the safer option?

    My late uncle made me his sole executor, and his estate consists of just one bank balance. There is only one beneficiary. The solicitor who drew up his will gave me a quote based on his hourly rate. The cost agreement said it is impossible to know precisely the final fee but that it could be...
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    VIC The lawyer who prepared my parents Will is a sibling, Is this a conflict of interest as they are also a beneficiary of the Will?

    The lawyer who prepared my parents Will & POS is my sibling. Is this a conflict of interest as they are also a beneficiary of the Will? My sibling & I do not get along and I have concerns on what could happen after my parents have passed away that the situation will get messy. I am to be...
  9. Dpj

    VIC Communication with lawyer

    My ex's lawyer writes to me sometimes. I then wrote to him regarding a different matter. He refuses to respond. My ex then wrote to me saying he has it been engaged only to deal with the matter he has asked me to respond to and no other matter. Some of my correspondance to him hastening...
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    NSW Access to lawyer

    A family member is currently remanded in custody awaiting a hearing and has been appointed a court appointed lawyer. How would a sibling of this family member be able to find out who is representing them? They have been unable to arrange a call to speak with the family member but is there...
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