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Get The Best Out Of Your Attorney
by Lauren Jenkins
http://www.attorneyviews.com

There are times in all our lives when we need the services
of an attorney or lawyer. It could be something as simple
as drawing up the paperwork for a house purchase or the
making of a will right through to a complicated and lengthy
lawsuit. Whatever it may be, we are likely to be in serious
trouble and aware that the stakes are too high if we lose.

Probably attorneys are most often used in divorce and
because this isn't an everyday occurrence we have no idea
when the proceedings start how much it will cost us. In
addition, we don't know what's going on behind the scenes;
if they're trying to get in with the judge or with other
attorneys. The sad fact is that although they're working
for us they rarely show us the courtesy their fees should
warrant.

Either you can spend a very long time looking for the
ideal attorney. One who will dedicate himself to your case
and not cost an arm and a leg. Unless you happen to hear of
someone from a friend the chances of finding the right
person when your back is up against the wall is small. So
often we grab at the first firm in the phone book and don't
ask even the most basic of questions. It's also difficult
to know whether they've done their best. If the result goes
against and our attorney tells us that it's the best we
could have hoped for from that particular judge, we're not
in a position to argue. We just have to pay up.

But there is an alternative. It's radical and very rarely
done, but there is absolutely nothing to stop you from
defending yourself. There are some simple basics of being
your own attorney in a court that you will obviously need
to know. Let's start at the beginning! A plaintiff files
complaints and a defendant answers these complaints. The
matter will be heard in front of a judge and jury. The
judge will conduct the proceedings and the jury will decide
the verdict. When this is decided the judge will declare
the sentence.

In minor cases the two sides are encouraged to settle
matters out of court. This saves huge amounts of time and
money to all parties. But this is not always possible and
most cases go to court for judgement.

If you do decide to defend yourself you will also need to
know how to conduct yourself and how to address the judge.
In a nutshell this boils down to:
1~Always treating the judge as if he's a higher being. Be
very respectful and never flippant or rude.
2~Because there are just too many cases for the amount of
courts and judges you'll find that judges will always be
stressed and short of time. You therefore will need to be
short and to the point with your arguments. Make sure that
you're fully aware of all the facts and that you can
present them in a coherent and logical manner.
3~Always address the judge as 'your honor'. Without
appearing rude or confrontational make sure that you look
him in the eyes. If there is a particular point that you
don't seem to be getting across you can say 'with all due
respect'. Throughout the case you must show patience and
understanding so that he recognises that you're a sincere
and rational person.
4~Dress carefully. Think what sort of person you will be
wanting to impress and make sure that you don't wear
anything that could make you look flippant or appears
disrespectful.

If you do decide to defend yourself and you come over in
the right way the chances are that you will impress the
judge far more than an expensive attorney, but, just like
life, it's a gamble.

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