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L.A.R. -- Limited Assistance Representation The Probate and Family Court now allows you to engage an attorney for part of a case. The lawyer may help you with a particular motion, or a pre-trial conference. The lawyer may draft pleadings for you without appearing at Court. The lawyer is committed only to assist with that part of the case, and you are committed to the attorney only for that part of the case. As a practical matter, this means that your costs may be lower. It also means that an attorney can seek less money as a retainer, because he or she is not required to represent you beyond the agreed-upon portion of the case. You can handle the parts of the case with which you are comfortable. Attorney Lee provides L.A.R. services as an option to you, after reviewing your needs and situation with you. L.A.R. is not for every client. Mr. Lee may, at his option, determine that he cannot assist in the limited role. Indeed, he may at times be ethically obligated to refuse the limited role. The ideal is to have Mr. Lee’s support, advice, and assistance throughout the full “case.” Mr. Lee helps build your case and move it to its best conclusion. As complications arise, he is available to assist you. Attorney Lee is committed to your needs, and you are committed to the fee agreement. If you cannot afford this commitment, or you feel capable of handling certain parts yourself, L.A.R. services provide an option. For example, a Motion for Temporary orders is often the court appearance which sets the tone for much of what is to come. The custody and child support arrangements made at this stage often provide the framework for final judgments in divorce and 209C “paternity” cases. Good advice, negotiation, and courtroom argument at this stage can lead to a good “shakedown cruise.” This “shakedown cruise” can help build the necessary relationship between separated parties with children. If the temporary orders process is handled properly, later agreements may become less difficult to arrange. The scope of representation in L.A.R. services is always carefully agreed upon between attorney and client. If Attorney Lee is asked to take on additional tasks, each additional task will be the subject of an additional agreement. An additional fee will be charged. Call or e-mail for further information.
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In conflict, a good attorney educates and advises you. He gathers information from you and from the opposing party. He formulates a strategy to get a fair result. He seeks the best available solution for your situation — negotiating when possible, fighting in court when necessary. 