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Sometimes hiring an attorney is the best way to resolve a consumer problem. Many attorneys will provide initial consultations for free or at reduced rates. In some consumer cases, you may be entitled to recover attorneys fees from the opposing party if you prevail. Some attorneys will accept consumer cases on a contingent fee basis, which means the attorney gets paid a percentage of the money you recover from the opposing side. If your income is low or you are a senior citizen, you may be eligible for free legal services. To
find out more about free and reduced fee legal services click
here.
For information about choosing an attorney, and what to ask during an initial consultation, click here.
Resources to Find Consumer Attorneys in Maryland Maryland
State Bar Association 520
W. Fayette St
Telephone:
(410)685-7878
800-492-1964 Fax:
(410) 685-1016 Comments: The Maryland State Bar Association has links to county bar association referral services at: http://www.msba.org/public/referral.htm. Most county bar associations have a lawyer referral service that can help you find an attorney. Most of the referral services administered by the county bar associations offer a half-hour initial telephone or in-person consultation with a lawyer for a modest fee, usually under $50.
Some
of the referral services offer “reduced fee panels” for those with low
to moderate incomes. Attorneys
who participate in the reduced fee panel agree to charge less than their
usual rate for clients who are referred through the panel. The
National Association of Consumer Advocates (NACA) 1730
Rhode Island
NW,
Washington
, Click on
“Search Our Membership,” to look for a lawyer in Maryland. Comments:
NACA is a not-for-profit association of attorneys and consumer advocates
committed to representing consumers' interests. Their website includes a
list of attorneys from across the country (including Maryland) that handle consumer cases.
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