General practice lawyers practice in a broad range of areas. These lawyers generally accept all kinds of matters from clients especially day-to-day type matters such as wills and property sales. The advantage for clients in using a general practice lawyer is their affordability.

General practice lawyers are similar to general practice doctors in many ways. You can bring any problem to the general practice lawyer and if your problem requires a specialist lawyer the general practice lawyer can refer you to one.

General practice lawyers might be your first port of call for:

• a divorce;
• a traffic infringement;
• a trademark application; or
• a minor criminal matter.

Clients often have a preferred general practice lawyer that they use whenever they have a legal problem. For example over the years you might require legal advice on selling your house, drafting your will and applying for a divorce. You might go to see the same local general practice lawyer for each of these legal problems. If you have a more complex problem which involves going to court over a WorkCover claim your general practice lawyer may refer you to an expert WorkCover lawyer.

Having a consistent general practice lawyer is useful for small business owners. General practice lawyers can deal with most issues relating to small businesses. It is advantageous to use one lawyer for a small business as the lawyer will grow to know your business. This can enhance their ability to give you strategic and comprehensive legal advice.

This Legal Guide on General Practice provides individuals and small business owners with information about when to use either a general practice lawyer or an accredited specialist lawyer. It also outlines what will happen in the initial consultation with your lawyer. This information is especially relevant if you are concerned about the quality of service your lawyer is providing. It contains information about how to address issues you may have with your lawyer. Before making important decisions it is advisable to obtain legal advice specific to your situation. LegalEagle’s™ free directory profiles all lawyers in Australia. You can use it to Find a Lawyer near you.

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