Attorneys perform different functions which vary in cost and the level of control clients have over their affairs, including:
- Consultation for legal information and advice
- Consultation to review documents (such as agreements, leases, wills, corporation documents, do-it-yourself court forms)
- Mediation, arbitration, or other third party services
- Preparation of documents
- Representing clients in negotiations (possibly under “collaborative lawyering” agreement where both attorneys withdraw if either side chooses to litigate)
- Representing clients in court, arbitration, administrative and legislative hearings
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