At present, the bulk of public services seem to me to be delivered at one of three points in people's involvement with the law: general public
legal information delivered through seminars, workshops and pamphlets to people who are idly grazing for
legal information or
helping a friend; narrowly - focused
legal information, advice and representation delivered to individuals at the moment of crisis,
often following separation, a threat to take the children or service of process; or, detailed, concrete
legal information and advice delivered to individuals who are well engaged in a proceeding, usually unrepresented by counsel, and are
seeking details about specific issues, such as making or replying to an application, demanding or making disclosure or preparing for trial.
Although it's possible to
seek benefits and compensation without a lawyer, a lawyer can
often make the process less stressful,
help you understand your
legal rights, and ensure that you are fairly compensated.
As a result of these factors, many small businesses and consumers
often are unsure of or dissatisfied with the
legal services available to them, and many either elect not to
seek help or take no action to address their important
legal needs.