Do you sometimes find yourself asking, “Do I need a lawyer for this?”
There are a number of remedies available to you, wherein you may not need a lawyer to represent you in the beginning or throughout the proceedings, or you might even be prohibited from having a lawyer present.
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In TV advertisements of non-prescription drugs, you will typically hear this: “If symptoms persist, consult your doctor.” It’s the same with lawyers. If problems persist, consult your lawyer.
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In truth, it’s actually better if you consult your doctor first before taking any drug, even if it’s non-prescription. It is not safe to self-medicate.
In the same way, in going about judicial, quasi-judicial, or other official proceedings, it’s always better to consult a lawyer beforehand, or have a lawyer assist you throughout the process, so that you can fully appreciate and remain on top of the situation. It is always important to know your risks and to avoid doing something that could hurt you immediately or in the long run.
For example, there are some things that you might say that could incriminate you. You might decide to file a criminal case and if you lose, you may be slapped with malicious prosecution charges. You might be exposed to counterclaims and countersuits. There are also things that could simply hurt your case, making it ultimately unwinnable. And these are just some of the many things that you must watch out for. Simply put, it is not safe to self-litigate.
And so, as a lawyer, this article comes with a very important –
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DISCLAIMER: IT IS BEST TO CONSULT AN ATTORNEY.
Remember that almost all (if not all) departments, bureaus, commissions, agencies, and instrumentalities of the government have some complaint mechanism for everything they regulate. There are offices that might have jurisdiction over the entity or person you want to file a complaint against and over the subject matter of your complaint, such as the Office of the Ombudsman, Anti-Red Tape Authority, Commission on Human Rights, National Privacy Commission, Securities and Exchange Commission, Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas, Insurance Commission, Bureau of Immigration, and the list goes on. Look these up. You may consult an attorney to determine which one you should go to.
Meanwhile, the list I am providing includes some usual remedies that you may initiate or resort to even without a lawyer, and in some cases, are not even allowed to have a lawyer with you. Please note that this is not an exhaustive list, and I would be happy to learn more common remedies you know of, which are not included here.
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