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Improving Your Chances With A Great Attorney
by Lauren Jenkins
http://www.attorneyviews.com

There are times in all our lives when we need the services
of an attorney or lawyer. It could be something as simple
as drawing up the paperwork for a house purchase or the
making of a will right through to a complicated and lengthy
lawsuit. Whatever it may be, we are likely to be in serious
trouble and aware that the stakes are too high if we lose.

Probably attorneys are most often used in divorce and
because this isn't an everyday occurrence we have no idea
when the proceedings start how much it will cost us. In
addition, we don't know what's going on behind the scenes;
if they're trying to get in with the judge or with other
attorneys. The sad fact is that although they're working
for us they rarely show us the courtesy their fees should
warrant.

Either you can spend a very long time looking for the
ideal attorney. One who will dedicate himself to your case
and not cost an arm and a leg. Unless you happen to hear of
someone from a friend the chances of finding the right
person when your back is up against the wall is small. So
often we grab at the first firm in the phone book and don't
ask even the most basic of questions. It's also difficult
to know whether they've done their best. If the result goes
against and our attorney tells us that it's the best we
could have hoped for from that particular judge, we're not
in a position to argue. We just have to pay up.

The alternative is to defend ourselves. It's not very
often done, but if it's done correctly it can give a huge
advantage because it will impress the judge. The first
thing we need to know are the court basics: the plaintiff
files the complaint and the defendant answers the
complaint. The case is heard in front of a judge and, if
necessary, a jury. The judge will be in charge but it is
the jury who decide the verdict. When they have given their
verdict to the judge the sentence is decided upon.

In minor cases the two sides are encouraged to settle
matters out of court. This saves huge amounts of time and
money to all parties. But this is not always possible and
most cases go to court for judgement.

If you decide to defend yourself you need to play the
'courtroom game' and for this you must:
1~Treat the judge like a god. Never be flippant or rude to
him.
2~Judges always have too many cases scheduled to them and
so they want to get through everything as quickly as
possible. So, don't annoy him by waffling. Be short and to
the point and make your arguments logical.
3~When you speak to the judge, address him as 'your
honor'. Look him in the eyes in an honest way and without
any confrontation. If there is a particular point that he
can't grasp say 'with all due respect'. Show him that
you're sincere, rational and understanding and the chances
are that you'll gain his respect.
4~Make sure that you dress carefully. Never wear anything
that cause disrespect or that you feel you won't be taken
seriously in.

Just by speaking clearly and concisely whenever the judge
speaks to you, you should do as well as most attorneys and
it won't cost you. In fact, you stand more than a good
chance of succeeding.

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