Q: I'm being asked to pay for a consultation but im worried.
the individual is advertised as a pro laywer here but I don't know if it's legit.
250 dollars for 30 minutes is rough for me and my limited means. and because i'm in New York and the laywer is in California they say "I do not practice in New York. If the injury or incident happened in California, I can assist, but I cannot practice law in New York, or render any legal advice concerning the laws of New York."
should i take it?
A:
Hiring an attorney can be a personal decision - are you pleased with the person's level of expertise and experience, are they someone you would feel comfortable working with, do you trust them, etc. No one here can make that decision for you.
If the person is someone with who you prefer working with, it could be possible to arrange for local counsel to facilitate their representation in New York. That could entail adding another attorney to the mix. The other option is to work directly with an attorney in your state.
In the end, it's going to be an individual decision. Research, speak with people, and that could help in your decision-making process. Good luck
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