Some life events are just too daunting to handle on your own. Ever move to a different country, start your own business, rent out property, or get a divorce—without any help? No, of course not. And yet, when these major events happen you find yourself overwhelmed by all the decisions you have to make, and problems you thought only happened to other, less organized people.
Luckily, Avvo can help with the big, bad (and even good) stuff.
Avvo’s goal is to demystify and remove what is often the most imposing stumbling block to handling life’s big complications and changes: dealing with the law. For many, the legal world is tedious, convoluted, and more than anything, expensive. But the information and services we offer put you in control, and power you through that overwhelmed stage—turning big, scary mountains into manageable, workable molehills.
No matter what your particular legal situation is, whether it’s a neighbor who keeps trimming trees on your property, or a wrongful termination suit against an employer, or an arrest for DUI, or anything else, we put you on the right path:
Where do I start?
You probably have questions. Maybe lots of questions. Good. Because we have answers. Avvo works with a ton of lawyers across all 50 states who are available—free of charge—to answer whatever you need to know, using our Q&A forum.
I don’t even know what questions to ask yet…
That’s OK too. We have a wealth of articles and guides written by current lawyers, ex-lawyers, and legal experts of all kinds to help you understand the basics. That way, you can be more in tune with your legal issues, and know exactly what to ask.
Maybe if I could just talk to a lawyer and get the lay of the land?
No problem. Avvo offers what we call an Advisor session. This is a 15-minute conversation with a lawyer in your area. Just put in your request, and an attorney will call you to talk through your questions. There is a $39 fee for the service, but you are freed from having to figure out where to find a lawyer, or understanding their hourly rate, or making appointments. All you have to do is pay the fee and make a request. Within minutes you’re talking to an experienced and highly-rated attorney. Avvo even guarantees your satisfaction with the service, or will refund your money.
Can’t I just hire a lawyer?
Absolutely. Avvo can offer you options for a lawyer in your area, specializing in whatever your issue is, or you can search through listings yourself. The lawyers on Avvo have ratings provided by other users, allowing you to look through what others have said about a particular attorney you might be considering. You can start with one of the Advisor sessions to get a better feel for them, or just hire one outright.
What if I already know what I need, and just need help putting it all together?
We can help there too. We have a number of legal service packages, including document reviews and a variety of short-duration services (like filing for an uncontested divorce, for instance), as well as free legal forms—no-cost, high-quality legal documents you can use to handle a wide variety of tasks.
But really, I think I can do this by myself…right?
Forty-two percent of consumers who try to handle their own legal affairs end up consulting an attorney for a solution to their legal problem. With Avvo’s help, you can research your situation and be as prepared as possible. Helping yourself while getting the support you need enables you to navigate whatever your legal issues are, as easily and efficiently as possible. Check us out at http://avvo.com.
