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# Check the yellow pages of the local phone book under the heading, "Lawyers". You might want to call one that (a) is near you, (b) practices in the area of law you want, and (c) offers a free initial consultation. If the contacted lawyer does not do that type of work, he or she may know another lawyer who does. | # Check the yellow pages of the local phone book under the heading, "Lawyers". You might want to call one that (a) is near you, (b) practices in the area of law you want, and (c) offers a free initial consultation. If the contacted lawyer does not do that type of work, he or she may know another lawyer who does. | ||
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|quote = Most lawyers specialize, so it is useful to get a lawyer who practices | |quote = [[File:tips-and-notes.jpg]]Most lawyers specialize, so it is useful to get a lawyer who practices in the area of law that covers your legal problem. Also, non-lawyer advocates, (within their areas of experience, such as welfare or tenancy), may be more knowledgeable than many lawyers. | ||
in the area of law that covers your legal problem. Also, non-lawyer advocates, (within their areas of experience, such as welfare or tenancy), may be more knowledgeable than many lawyers. | |||
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