Information about lawyers

Legal Information

This section of Washington LawHelp contains general information about hiring and working with a lawyer.

• Lawyer or Notary? What's the Difference Between Them? PDF

  Describes the differences between a notary public and a lawyer. Content Detail

  By:

  Northwest Justice Project

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  Spanish / Español

• Communicating with Your Lawyer

  This booklet is intended to help you communicate effectively with your lawyer. The best time to talk to your lawyer about effective communication is before there is a problem. Content Detail

  By:

  Washington State Bar Association

• How to Find a Lawyer

  General information about your right to a lawyer and how to find one. Content Detail

  By:

  Legal Voice

• Lawyer Discipline in Washington

  Information on how to file a complaint against a lawyer. Lawyer complaints. Content Detail

  By:

  Washington State Bar Association

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  Russian / Pусский

  Spanish / Español

• Working with a Lawyer

  This memo will help you learn how to find a lawyer and how to work effectively with one. Content Detail

  By:

  Legal Voice

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  Russian / Pусский

  Spanish / Español

• Damages and Contingency Fees

  People who have been injured through the fault of someone else often want to be compensated by the at-fault party for the pain, hassle and inconvenience. However there are a number of factors that an attorney will consider in deciding whether to take a case. This memo includes descriptions of the factors that are considered by every attorney before accepting a case. Content Detail

  By:

  Legal Voice