Legal Consulting

Legal Consulting FAQs

• What are online legal consulting services and what to expect?

  Many attorneys might work from home or just moonlight from their firms by offering online legal consulting. They will provide a wide array of legal assistance for much less than the average cost of hiring an attorney or a legal firm.

• What type of legal consulting can I benefit from virtually?

  Online legal consulting has many aspects and the services that you can take advantage of vary depending on your needs. Attorneys and other legal consultants can help provide general legal advice and preparation of contracts, agreements and other legal documents, submitting forms and applications on your behalf, to doing research and offering much needed advice in legal disputes.

• How do I choose the right legal consultant for my case?

  Before you look, clearly define your requirements and the specific type of advice you’re seeking such as trademark application, resolving a workplace dispute or general legal advice. Pick the sellers based on skills, experience and availability, read their reviews and contact 2 or 3 to explain your needs, time frame and budget before you decide what’s the best fit for you.

• What are the main benefits of outsourcing legal consulting services?

  There are two main advantages in virtual legal consulting - time and cost. Going online rather than hiring an attorney can save hours or even days. Additionally, it costs only a fraction of what you would spend otherwise, especially for business owners. An added bonus is not going to court by getting advice on alternatives for settling claims and disputes.

• What else should I check before choosing an online legal consultant?

  Depending on your legal needs, check the credentials of the attorney, consultant or legal professional. If you want legal representation you will likely go for a qualified attorney who’s a subject matter expert and experienced in your geographical area. In other cases, a competent professional in a certain field, e.g. e-commerce, can also provide sound legal advice for your business.

• How should I prepare before contacting a legal consultant?

  An experienced legal consultant should ask you the right questions to identify your challenges and offer the best advice. It’s also great to be prepared and have as much information about your particular case, business or personal need ready in advance so you can refer to it later. Read the gig requirements carefully and if you are not sure about any of the terminology, ask in advance.