Contingent Fee System
(Separate Website)
Keys to the Courthouse - Quick Facts about the Contingent Fee System. This web page provides information about the contingent fee system - a system for clients to pay lawyers a percentage of the judgment that they receive if they win a law suit (rather than an hourly rate based on the amount of time the lawyer spends working on the case). This form of payment system is used most often for personal injury cases.
By: Georgia Civil Justice Foundation, Pro Se Litigants Committee of the Judicial Council of Georgia, Administrative Office of the Courts
When You Need a Lawyer
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Almost everything we do—from making a purchase, to driving a car, to interacting with others—is affected by the law in some way. But clearly we don’t need a lawyer for all of these everyday interactions. When do you need a lawyer? When can (or should) you handle a matter on your own? This web site helps you answer these basic questions.
By: American Bar Association
How to Choose a Lawyer - State Bar of Georgia Consumer Pamphlet
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There comes a time in nearly everyone’s life where the services of a lawyer are required. To help in this process, this pamphlet was prepared by the State Bar of Georgia to aid and assist individuals and businesses in choosing a lawyer.
By: State Bar of Georgia
Lawyers and Legal Fees - State Bar of Georgia Consumer Pamphlet
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This pamphlet answers common questions about lawyers and legal fees including: (1) What is a lawyer? (2) How does one become a lawyer? (3)Can non-lawyers practice law? (4) What is the basis for a legal fee?
By: State Bar of Georgia
Learn about Civil Justice and the Legal System
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This presentation was developed as part of the Law and Government Education Project in the Institute of Government at the University of Georgia. In partnership with the Law School and the Center for Teaching and Learning at UGA and the Law School at Mercer University, the Institute develops resources on basic areas of Georgia and federal law. These resources are then distributed across the state in a variety of ways including the State Bar of Georgia?s Pro Bono Project website. We hope you will find this presentation to be useful and informative. Please be advised, however, that this presentation is designed to provide general information only and does not substitute for legal advice. At the conclusion of the presentation you will find a list of organizations which may be able to provide assistance to those who have legal issues relevant to the topic of this presentation. We encourage viewers to contact these organizations for help. Also, please consult the Pro Bono Project website for a list of other presentations available for viewing.
By: Carl Vinson Institute of Government, University of Georgia
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Military Law: An Overview
(Separate Website)
All persons serving in the Armed Forces of the United States are subject to military law at all times. This web site contains a brief overview of military law and links to the sources of military law.
By: Cornell Legal Information Institute
Tort Reform and You the Consumer
(Separate Website)
How tort reform legislation effects you as a consumer
By: Barnes Law Group
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