Need FREE Legal Advice...where to go?

[gwtw428]

I am trying to find some legal answers concerning my previous employer who is coming after me (lost revenue etc).
Where can I find free legal advice? I googled and came up with nothing.

Thanks!!!!!

 

[lulu2]

I am trying to find some legal answers concerning my previous employer who is coming after me (lost revenue etc).
Where can I find free legal advice? I googled and came up with nothing.

Thanks!!!!!

In our area: we have legal action. They do not take every case but some. Good luck!

 

[hambirg]

This is a pretty good website.
http://www.freeadvice.com/

You can register for free and ask any questions you might have in their community section. Hopefully that will give you a place to start. It's always a good idea to google your states code for the actual laws that might pertain to your situation.

You can usually get a free consultation with most lawyers in your area, but in the end, if you really require more involved legal help, you will end up having to pay for it.

Also, in my area there is a service for low income people, that will refer you to lawyers that will take your case pro bono. I think it was originally intended to help low income women with DV issues (ie. lawyers who would be wiling to do the divorce, etc in those cases.) but I do believe it is open to all kinds of cases as long as you qualify. You might check around to see if there is anything like that in your area.

And as just an aside, I think it's wise to get references. Some attorney's will take your money but not do much for you. But a good attorney is worth every penny. JMHO.

 

[disneymarie]

We have a county Legal Aid, and Lawyer referral. If you do not find it in the blue pages of your area, call your count courthouse and ask if they have the information.

I think it is limited to what can be helped, rent dispute, mortgage foreclosure, landlord/tenant, unemployment,

But they certainly can do an intake and see if you qualify.

Additionally, many specialty attorney's offer a free consult so it is worth opening the phone book yellow pages and go to the section that has employer dispute qualified attorney's.

There are some internet that you can plug in your question and get a fairly generic response.

When i had an employer issue I had to use a retainer. If I won the attorney received a portion of funds, if I lost I paid nothing. We settled and there was a reduced amount the attorney received for settling instead of going to trial.

This is a stressful situation, I would check with your homeowners and see if they offer any coverage also.

Is this something like being a hairdresser and a claim you took clients with you?
Good luck
di

 

[katie26]

I'm assuming you live in Suffolk County, NY, based on your location.

If you meet the financial criteria (usually a certain percentage of the federal poverty line) you can call the Pro Bono Project in Suffolk. http://www.nslawservices.org/probono.shtml

If you don't qualify for free legal help, you can use the Suffolk County Bar Association's referral service to find a lawyer who will offer you an initial consultation for free or for a modest cost. (Usually around $25.) Of course, if you want to be represented by that lawyer, you will have to retain him or her. http://www.scba.org/

If your employer might agree to mediation instead of litigation, you can learn more about free or low cost mediation here: http://www.nycourts.gov/ip/adr/Info_for_parties.shtml

If you absolutely cannot afford a lawyer and do not qualify for Legal Services and will be representing yourself, you might want to check out the Library Resources for the Public Program. http://www.nycourts.gov/courts/10jd/suffolk/lrpp.shtml

Good luck!

 

[Hannathy]

I'm assuming you live in Suffolk County, NY, based on your location.

If you meet the financial criteria (usually a certain percentage of the federal poverty line) you can call the Pro Bono Project in Suffolk. http://www.nslawservices.org/probono.shtml

If you don't qualify for free legal help, you can use the Suffolk County Bar Association's referral service to find a lawyer who will offer you an initial consultation for free or for a modest cost. (Usually around $25.) Of course, if you want to be represented by that lawyer, you will have to retain him or her. http://www.scba.org/

If your employer might agree to mediation instead of litigation, you can learn more about free or low cost mediation here: http://www.nycourts.gov/ip/adr/Info_for_parties.shtml

If you absolutely cannot afford a lawyer and do not qualify for Legal Services and will be representing yourself, you might want to check out the Library Resources for the Public Program. http://www.nycourts.gov/courts/10jd/suffolk/lrpp.shtml

Good luck!

I would hope they don't qualify for free legal aid considering all the vacations in the signature and the 2 cruises booked for the future!!!!

IMO free legal help is not for people taking 2 cruises in the near future.
Pay for a lawyer.

 

[ancestry]

You usually can't get free legal advice until you meet certain financial guidelines.

 

[ExPirateShopGirl]

That would be a contingency fee basis, not an hourly fee with a retainer paid up front.

When i had an employer issue I had to use a retainer. If I won the attorney received a portion of funds, if I lost I paid nothing. We settled and there was a reduced amount the attorney received for settling instead of going to trial.

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Good luck
di

 

[chicagodisneyfan]

I am trying to find some legal answers concerning my previous employer who is coming after me (lost revenue etc).
Where can I find free legal advice? I googled and came up with nothing.

Thanks!!!!!

Why not just meet with an attorney for a consult? It appears you have the means to pay?

 

[pyrxtc]

perhaps someone else is paying for the cruises ? What does it matter ? She will find free legal help and they will tell them if they can help her or not.