When do you need a solicitor?
When do you need a solicitor?
It can be difficult to understand when you need to get a solicitor. As leading Sutherland solicitors, the warm, professional team at Colin Daley Quinn is always happy to hear from locals with issues and will provide timely, cost-effective advice according to your needs.
In some instances, our lawyers will offer initial advice or point you in the right direction for resolving a matter yourself. In other cases, we will recommend legal representation. It all depends on the specific situation you are in and the issues you face.
Firstly, it’s important to understand what area of the law you need assistance with.
Criminal Law: This is when an allegation has been brought against you in relation to a Local, State or Federal Law, or the government brings a case against you. In these instances, you require a solicitor to defend you in court and to resolve the matter in as short a timeframe as possible so that you can get on with your life.
Civil Law: Civil law issues include circumstances were a law itself hasn’t been broken, but there is nonetheless a legal issue in which one party feels wronged by the other. Civil law has a wide net and includes areas such contract law, divorces, defamation, damages, and other areas where one person might sue another, or a corporation. You may need to speak to a solicitor to resolve the issues or to prepare legal documents, depending on the circumstances.
Commercial Law: These issues include matters dealing with directors’ duties, company set up, partnership matters, shareholder agreements, or circumstances where a business or company requires advice on legal matters.
Employment Law: This includes issues concerning both the employer and employee, mediation for an employment contract, drafting employment contracts or investigation of employee conduct.
Liquor Licensing: includes matters dealing with licensed premises and non-licensed premises and may include council applications, or applications for a liquor license. There are circumstances where a law has not been broken but there is a need for specialised knowledge and experience in dealing with different organisations namely, Licensing Police, Councils, Liquor and Gaming NSW and other organisations. Assistance may also be required with gaming machine applications and Registered Clubs matters including investigations and club governance.
When a solicitor is essential
If you are facing any of the below issues, speaking to one of our Sutherland solicitors early in the process is paramount for a timely resolution:
- Divorce – due to the emotion and sensitivities involved in family law matters, it is always recommended that you speak to a lawyer for advice (even if the separation is amicable).
- Bankruptcy – you need a lawyer to file for bankruptcy.
- Workers compensation/insurance issues – a good solicitor will have the experience in dealing with insurance companies and claims that are necessary to ensure the best result.
- Disputing a will – challenging a will can be a lengthy legal process that requires an experienced solicitor. It’s also a good idea to get a solicitor to help you draft a will to help make sure that it can’t be challenged.
- Wrongful termination – if you feel like you’ve been fired unfairly, you’ll need a solicitor to help you navigate complex workplace laws.
- Lawsuits – if you’re suing someone or a business, you’ll need an experienced solicitor to help with everything from completing and filing the necessary paperwork to representing you in court.
In all circumstances, it’s important to find a lawyer that you can trust. Colin Daley Quinn have a reputation for being leading Sutherland solicitors with a strong track record of assisting local families and businesses with their issues.
If you feel like you need to speak to a solicitor, don’t hesitate to contact us on ph: 02 8556 0130.
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