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A lawyer provides advice to clients to help them understand their rights, obligations, legal situation and possible solutions to the problem. Consultations can be oral, written, in person or remotely. Here are the main stages and forms of providing legal advice:

Preliminary analysis of the situation

• Collection of information: The lawyer listens to the client, collects the necessary facts and details of the situation.
• Important circumstances of the case are clarified, for example, dates, documents, participants in the conflict, etc.
• The lawyer asks additional questions to understand the full picture.
• Preliminary Assessment: Based on the information provided, the lawyer assesses the problem and determines which laws, regulations, or case law may be applicable.

Development of Recommendations

Legal Analysis: The lawyer studies the legislation, case law, precedents, or contractual terms relevant to the client's case.

Determining Possible Actions:

• A clear explanation to the client of their rights, obligations, and options.
• Determining the best legal ways to resolve the problem (judicial resolution, mediation, negotiations, etc.).
• Risk assessment: Warning the client about the possible consequences of different options for action.

Forms of providing advice

1. Oral consultation
2. Written consultation
3. Online consultation

Providing alternative solutions

The lawyer offers several options for solving the problem, taking into account the client's financial, time and other constraints.

For example, in case of disputed situations, a lawyer may recommend:

• Judicial procedure.
• Negotiations with the opposing party.
• Mediation or other methods of alternative dispute resolution.

Support after the consultation

Assistance in implementing recommendations:

• Drafting legal documents (claims, complaints, statements, etc.).
• Representing the client's interests in court or during negotiations.
• Case monitoring: In complex cases, the lawyer continues to support the client until the issue is fully resolved.

Features of legal advice

• Confidentiality: All information provided is strictly confidential, which is guaranteed by law.
• Individual approach: The consultation takes into account the unique circumstances of each case.
• Simplicity of presentation: The lawyer explains complex legal terms in simple language so that the client understands the situation.

A high-quality consultation from a lawyer helps the client better understand their situation, reduce risks, and make informed decisions.