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What you’ll find on ClearPointLaw.com
Our website consists of three main parts: (1) an enhanced law dictionary written especially for non-lawyers, (2) a library of self-help legal Guides written in plain language and (3) a lawyer directory, listing top attorneys in your area, working in a variety of practice areas.
These three elements work together to help you make your first decision a wise decision. Our law dictionary provides both a definition and a context for key legal terms. The self-help legal Guides help you develop an understanding of the legal issue you are addressing. With this framework you can begin to develop effective questions that will clarify your options and direct your decision.
You can access these resources from any page using the menu at the top of any page.
Getting the most from our law dictionary
Clear-Point Law’s Law Dictionary is different than any other work of a similar nature. Here’s why. First, all the definitions are written in plain language to make reading easier. Second, we provide usage samples with most terms and illustrative examples with many. Seeing legalese in context helps build a solid understanding. Third, we have indexed all terms using Clear-Point Law’s proprietary system of legal elements. The legal element helps explain why a term is important in the eyes of the law. For more on our system of legal elements, view this overview.
Understanding the parts of our self-help legal Guides
Our self-help legal Guides have a number of points of interest for you, in addition to the great content.
- In the top-left corner you will find an acknowledgement for the content provider of that article. Follow the link for a listing of other content by this provider and their profile.
- In the right hand column of the page, we post a number of links to related resources to help further your understanding of the issue.
- If the Guide is a part of a Clear-Point Law Legal Guide – a collection of related articles on a larger issue – we list the Guide’s contents below the provider acknowledgement with links to the related articles.
- Finally you will find a number of useful links on the page, allowing you to share pages with friends, leave us feedback, etc. As you spend time on our site, these features will begin to look familiar.
Finding the right lawyer for you
You have familiarized yourself self with your issue. You understand the terminology. You have developed a good set of questions. Now, you’re ready to talk to a professional. Finding perspective attorneys is easy with Clear-Point Law’s United Sates Lawyer Directory. Just select the practice area, enter a location and click search. We list over 60,000 attorneys from all area of the United States, in virtually every practice area. However, before you hire any attorney make sure to confirm that they are in good standing with the Bar Association in your state.
The Clear-Point Law strategy for success
If this is your first visit to Clear-Point Law, or you just need some help getting started, here’s what we suggest.
- Browse the self-help legal Guide index first. Find the subject that pertains to your issue and begin digging through the articles.
- Define all unknown terms. Use Clear-Point Law’s Law Dictionary to provide both a definition and context.
- Explore your other resources using the in-page links listed within the Guide. Remember knowledge is power. Get it here.
- Develop relevant questions based on your reading. As you familiarize yourself with your issue, you should begin to line up the particulars of your situation with concepts you are learning about. This will almost certainly give rise to questions. Begin a journal and write them down. As you talk to attorneys or draw from other resources, continue to make notations in your journal. This will help clarify your thinking and serve as a reminder if the stress of the situation causes a lapse of memory.
- As your knowledge grows, your options begin to clarify. Use your journal to list the pros and cons of each. Putting things on paper can help focus our thinking.
- Be sure to consult a lawyer before you take legal action more significant than paying a parking ticket. The legal system does it’s best to provide forms driven processes for common legal issues, such as with filing for divorce or evicting a tenant. For some this provides not only a convenience but also a cost saving. Be careful, however. It is often wise to consult with an attorney before representing yourself. A small expense now could prevent a huge cost later.
- Give us your feedback. Let us know what we can do to make ClearPontLaw.com better. We’re here to help you, so tell us what you need.