7 Situations Where You Need a Lawyer

The law stretches its long arm into almost everything we do, from buying a house to getting married and handling someone’s estate when they die. Most of life’s problems can be sorted out independently, without having to obtain external assistance. However, there are certain times when hiring a lawyer makes sense in order to know your rights and protect them too.

Dickinson Parker Hill is a firm of solicitors in Ormskirk. We have been advising people in the local area on their personal legal matters for over 200 years. Whether you are setting up a company, looking for a way to resolve a contractual dispute or filing for divorce, our legal professionals can help. 

Here are 7 situations where you might want to give us a call and obtain expert legal advice.

1. You want a divorce

If you are experiencing marital difficulties, separation and divorce might be on the cards. Divorces can become very complicated, especially if children are involved or if you co-own property or other investments.

Even if your marriage hasn’t yet fully broken down and divorce is simply a possibility, it makes sense to hire a lawyer to check out your legal situation and what consequences a divorce could have for you. It means you’ll be able to move forward fully informed and be able to weigh up your options.

2. You are setting up your own business

The reasons for setting up a company can vary. A company may be founded for tax reasons, to limit liability or to promote investment. 

As well as considering which legal form best suits your business objectives, it’s wise to hire a lawyer to draft the company’s key documents – be it a partnership agreement or the articles of association of a limited company.

Even after a business has been set up, you may have to consult a lawyer regularly as part of running the business. A lawyer can help you draft employment contracts, advise on commercial leases if you move to new premises, advise on selling your business and much more.

3. You want to make a will

Death, like divorce, is another unpleasant thought that most of us would rather avoid. However, it makes sense to plan what will happen to your property upon your death carefully and make appropriate arrangements. Drawing up a will gives you control over who benefits from your property and assets after you die, and can ensure that your loved ones are financially secure.

There are several different types of wills and which type is right for you, will very much depend on your own wishes. For that reason, it’s best to sit down with a lawyer who will explain the different alternatives and give advice on how best to achieve your objectives.

4. You are buying property

Whether you are buying your first home or buying a bigger house further up the property ladder, real estate transactions involve a range of legal aspects. Purchase agreements, conveyancing, co-ownership issues, easements and rights of way…these are all complex legal issues that you’ll need support on.

Getting an expert on-side will ease the burden and make sure the purchase goes as smoothly as possible.

5. Issues in the workplace

Both employers and employees can find themselves in need of legal advice about issues relating to the workplace. 

It is not only in times of conflict that advice on employment law issues should be sought. The normal operation of any business comes with a whole host of legal challenges, which need to be resolved to ensure that your business keeps running smoothly.

Drafting employment contracts, employee sickness and incapacity, maternity leave and pay, redundancies and compromise agreements – are all situations where hiring a lawyer will help you to plan and implement your objectives correctly. 

6. You have a contractual dispute

If a dispute has arisen in connection with a contract you have entered and you haven’t been able to solve the impasse yourself, it’s time to speak to a lawyer. 

Skilled litigation lawyers will be able to provide advice on how best to proceed, in order to settle the matter amicably outside of court.

They may negotiate on your behalf with the other party, recommend appointing (or act as) a mediator, or recommend proceeding to arbitration. Settling out of court saves time, money and relationships. However, if there is no other option, a litigation lawyer will also proceed to court and defend your interests there. 

7. You have been injured in an accident

Accidents happen. If you’ve had the misfortune to be involved in an accident and have sustained an injury as a result, it’s possible you have a personal injury claim. Perhaps you have been involved in a car accident, slipped over in a shop, or think you have been the victim of medical negligence. You may be entitled to compensation.

Hiring a lawyer will help you to understand your options for pursuing a claim and its prospects of success. Obtaining compensation will not turn back time, but it will help you come to terms with your injury and its effects financially, whether you sustained minor whiplash in a car crash or have suffered more serious, long term injuries.

Do you think you need a lawyer? Call us now!

If you have read this and think you may benefit from hiring a lawyer, do not hesitate to give us a call. Here you can find wrongful termination attorney Kansas city. Dickinson Parker Hill is a firm of solicitors in Ormskirk that covers a range of areas of the law. From employment matters to personal injury claims and conveyancing, we have been acting as the trusted legal advisor to local residents for generations. Call us on 01695 574201 for more information about our services.