Chown Cairns Lawyers LLP

In your initial meeting with a Family Law lawyer, the goal will be to understand your specific circumstances and your legal needs. During this meeting, you and the lawyer will address a number of topics including how the process of a Family Law case works, issues related to your minor children, potential support arrangements, asset and liability resolutions, and the possible fees and costs. In order for the lawyer to address all of these matters, you will need to come prepared. Being prepared for your first meeting will enable the Family Law lawyer provide you with comprehensive information and to advise you about what to do next.  Click here to learn how to prepare for your first meeting with a family lawyer . Expect to review your potential issues   The  Niagara Family Law lawyer  will review with you the issues relevant to your circumstances and will make assessments based on the information that you have provided. You will discuss the process for your specific case as it pertains t

Employment law is complex and fact-intensive. Sometimes it can be difficult for an employee to have a case brought to trial, as a high burden of proof exists for the employee. Because of the complexity of these cases, you should talk to an employment lawyer if you believe you were a victim of wrongful dismissal, employment contract violation or any other employment issue. An employee should prepare the following before meeting with a St. Catharines employment lawyer to have an effective first meeting: A chronological and detailed summary of your employment The date you were hired Any information on performance evaluations, awards or promotions The date any dispute or issue began The type of issue (harassment, employment contract violation, wrongful termination) Who, what, why, where and when details of the issue Gather important documentation Employment contract Non-competition agreement Employee guidelines or handbook Performance evaluations Benefits plan Severance agreement Any commu

Facing criminal charges is a difficult and often embarrassing situation. On top of the stress of your impending case, the process of finding, meeting, and learning how to work with a criminal defence lawyer can be difficult. Meeting with a lawyer prior to your case will provide you with peace of mind and will ensure that your rights are protected and that you have access to a fair trial. A criminal defence lawyer can be the difference between innocence and guilt or staying in or out of jail. You will have many questions prior to meeting with your criminal lawyer, but without preparation, you’ll fail to receive the answers you want. Before your initial consultation with your criminal lawyers, have the following prepared. Preparing for your meeting Collecting all the documents that you have about your case is the first step in preparation, and these may include: The arrest record The police file Your criminal record Your motor vehicle records (if the charge is motor-related) Your medical

The information that you provide to your business lawyer will be analyzed so that a legal plan can be created to meet the needs of your business. Dependent on the reason for your first meeting with a Niagara business lawyer you will need to bring a number of items for documentation and review. The following are best practice items that your lawyer will want to review and discuss. Bring the following documentation: Business Information Marketing and business plans Business name registration Corporate records – business entities Financials Business banking statements Accounting Employee and business income tax returns Debts or assets Property/Real Estate Property lease, equipment lease Deeds or titles to commercial property Property insurance Bills and Debts Budget/balance sheet Loan documents Business credit statements Bills Legal Agreements Any contracts – supplier, client, customer There are many reasons to meet with a business lawyer and the documentation required in your first meeti

One of the most important ways that you can prepare for the end of your life is to ensure that you have established an estate plan. In order to control what happens to your assets and property at the end of your life, you must have a plan. An estate plan may encompass a number of documents including wills, powers of attorney, personal directives, and trusts. Planning your estate will allow you to determine how your assets will be transferred when you die and can help your loved ones avoid negative consequences upon your death. When you meet with a St. Catharines estate lawyer, you will work together to decide which documents will need to be prepared in order to meet your wishes. To determine this, your  estate planning lawyer  will require you to provide documents that give information specific to your situation. Bring the following documents with you: Financial statements and a detailed list of assets and liabilities (bank accounts, mutual funds, pension plans, real estate, businesses

Succumbing to a personal injury affects you both physically and financially and often emotionally. When the injury that you have sustained is the fault of a separate party and/or if you feel that the compensation offered through insurance is insufficient, you need to hire a personal injury lawyer to fight for the compensation that you deserve. To prepare to meet with a personal injury lawyer, it is important to collect as much information as possible pertaining to your injury claim and those at fault. In your initial consultation, you will review this information with your lawyer to determine whether you require legal representation. Bring the following documentation: Accident or collision report if car accident Police reports Picture of scene incident Hospital, doctor and therapy records Any information that documents how your injuries have affected your life Work missed as a result of the injury A list of the ways your life has been affected Medical bills Insurance coverage and claim

The process of separation is emotionally charged and often feels overwhelming for families. In the course of negotiating a separation agreement, you may need to deal with a number of legal issues including parenting arrangements, spousal and child support claims, insurance provisions and property division. Once you have chosen the lawyer you will work with, how do you prepare for your first meeting with your St. Catharines family law lawyer? What should you bring to your appointment, what information should you be prepared to provide and what questions should you ask? Compile important information about your situation In order to compile your case and provide legal advice, your family lawyer will need to know specific details about your situation. Income and Expenses It will assist your lawyer to know your income and the income of your spouse over the past three years and to provide information about your monthly expenses and financial needs.  Assets and Debts You should be ready to di