In a society governed by the rule of law all of us at some time or the other find ourselves in litigation whether of our own making or as a result of someone filing a case. And then you need a lawyer. This book explains in non-legal, easy to understand style how to choose a lawyer, what to look for one and what to expect from him/her. When do you really need a lawyer; hat to look for in a lawyer; How best to utilise his skills; How much to pay your lawyer; When to file a case – and when not to do so; What you can expect from your lawyer – and what you shouldn’t; Professional rules of conduct every lawyer is bound to adhere to; A lawyer’s duties to his clients; How to avoid unscrupulous laywers; In addressing the above questions the author also offers valuable and practical insights into the working of the Indian legal system.
ABOUT THE AUTHOR Rajesh Talwar
Rajesh Talwar is a lawyer by profession and has also taught law to L.L.B. students at Delhi University and Jamia Millia Islamia for a period of six years. In 1996 he went to the U.K. on a British Chevening scholarship, from where he did his L.L.M. in Human Rights Law from the University of Nottingham. He has written extensively on legal and non-legal subjects for various newspapers and magazines, and has authored several books, both non-fiction as well as fiction. Making Your Own Will (Vision Books, 1992) was followed by The Judiciary on Trial (Cosmos, 1995), How to choose Your Lawyer (Vision Books, 1998), The Divorce Handbook (Vision Books, 1999), The Third Sex and Human Rights (Gyan Publishing House, 1999), Inside Gayland (Kalpaz Publications, 2001) and The Laws of E-Business in India (Vision Books, 2001).
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