It’s too easy to find the answer you need to whatever problem you have when you have the internet at your fingertips. Just type in whatever you’re looking for or ask a question, and people will respond with knowledgeable advice. Or is it? The problem with seeking answers on the internet, especially for a legal concern you may have, is that you may be getting a response from someone who isn’t a lawyer.
But they seem to know the law, right? I mean, they quote a line from a specific statute. That must mean they know what they’re talking about. Not necessarily. The law isn’t that simple. It’s not just a matter of reading one line and applying it to your particular problem. That line must be read in context with the rest of the statute.
But they seem to know the law, right? I mean, they quote a line from a specific statute. That must mean they know what they’re talking about. Not necessarily. The law isn’t that simple. It’s not just a matter of reading one line and applying it to your particular problem. That line must be read in context with the rest of the statute.
Many times, people will quote things they have heard as the answer. Perhaps they’ve read somewhere or heard someone say that you can return a car within seventy-two hours if you don’t like it, decide you can’t afford it, or just want something else. With that piece of advice from someone you’ve never met, you take your car back to the dealership only to discover that isn’t the case at all.
Unfortunately, this happens more often than it should. That is why it’s so important to seek the advice of a local attorney who knows the laws in your state if you have a legal concern. It’s certainly easier to look up the question online, but there is no way to guarantee you’re getting the right answer. And listening to someone who doesn’t know your complete situation, who doesn’t know what laws apply, and how to move a case forward through the court system can end up costing you more than a two-hour consultation with an attorney.
The internet is one of the greatest inventions, but it cannot take the place of a law degree. So unless you know you’re actually speaking with a lawyer online, reach out to an attorney in your area for advice. It’s one way to be sure you won’t regret using that advice.
Unfortunately, this happens more often than it should. That is why it’s so important to seek the advice of a local attorney who knows the laws in your state if you have a legal concern. It’s certainly easier to look up the question online, but there is no way to guarantee you’re getting the right answer. And listening to someone who doesn’t know your complete situation, who doesn’t know what laws apply, and how to move a case forward through the court system can end up costing you more than a two-hour consultation with an attorney.
The internet is one of the greatest inventions, but it cannot take the place of a law degree. So unless you know you’re actually speaking with a lawyer online, reach out to an attorney in your area for advice. It’s one way to be sure you won’t regret using that advice.
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