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Sometimes you can fix your legal problem yourself. Here are forms, on-line applications, and information that may help you handle your problem. Some legal problems have deadlines which must be met or you lose your rights. You might need Adobe Acrobat reader for some information. To download this free software, click here.
There are 7 resources
A Guide to Legalese
(Separate Website)
Here you can find out what some of those legal terms and words mean.
By: Mississippi Bar Association
Can I Handle My Legal Problem Myself?
(Separate Website)
Where you might find help to represent yourself.
By: American Bar Association
Client Assistance Fund
(Separate Website)
Lost money because of a lawyer's dishonesty? This fund can compensate clients for up to $25,000 in thefts by a lawyer. Link to application form here.
By: Louisiana State Bar Association
File a Complaint About your Lawyer
(Separate Website)
Information from the Louisiana State Bar Association and form you can download (it is in pdf format and you need adobe acrobat reader), print out, and mail in to complain about behavior of your lawyer that you think is not ethical or is improper.
By: Office of the Disciplinary Counsel/Louisiana Attorney Disciplinary Board
Louisiana Lawyer Directory
(Separate Website)
Need a lawyer's address? Find it online.
By: Louisiana State Bar Association
Research Louisiana Laws
(Separate Website)
Find your way to all sources of Louisiana law, plus online law library resources.
By: Law Library of Congress
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