Need Help (State Lines)

[LdiJ]

You once again find it necessary to point out the common sense parts in my posts. I, unlike you, do not think that everyone out there us not a complete idiot. I would think that most adults would know that a lawyer has to be registered in a state to practice in that state. Most adults are aware of what a bar association is. I have read a lot of your posts on these message boards and you post more messages bashing what people ask questions for and poking jokes than doing anything that could be considered constructive. If you think that these matters are a joke then perhaps you should find a different message board. People are here to ask questions. If you do not like their questions or the answers that they get then keep it to yourself. I have been proven wrong before and am sure to admit when I am yet you constantly are unable to provide why they are wrong just that in your opinion they are. I am here to offer my own experiences and where I have gotten with them. I myself live in Illinois yet our court system is in Arizona. We looked into getting a lawyer from in Illinois to help us so I know about what it would cost to do this. It is not really adding all that much to you costs for a layers to go through another law firm because it will still be that lawyer that is doing all of the work. The only purpose for the other law firm is their ability to practice in that state. The lawyer that you hire out will still be actually be representing you it is just the 'in state" lawyer that will be the one that can do all of the work in the actual court room. Most of what you pay a lawyer is for them to do the research for your case, filling out the paperwork, and answering any questions that you may have. Stop being so critical and realize that people are here to see all perspectives and avenues that may apply for their specific case.

Ok, you are correct that its possible to hire an attorney in your own state who would then "subcontract" (for lack of a better word) an attorney in the state with jurisdiction. However in a family law situation (as opposed to a corporate situation) most attorneys wouldn't do that because it makes them liable for the attorney fees to the subcontracting attorney.

Therefore, although your answer isn't wrong....its impractical and far enough out of the norm that most people wouldn't consider it to be an appropriate answer to his question.....because he would have a hard time finding an attorney who would be willing to do that.

He needs to hire an attorney in Iowa. He is not going to qualify for legal aid because he doesn't live there. That is the simple answer to his question.

 

[Jillian483]

Ok, you are correct that its possible to hire an attorney in your own state who would then "subcontract" (for lack of a better word) an attorney in the state with jurisdiction. However in a family law situation (as opposed to a corporate situation) most attorneys wouldn't do that because it makes them liable for the attorney fees to the subcontracting attorney.

Therefore, although your answer isn't wrong....its impractical and far enough out of the norm that most people wouldn't consider it to be an appropriate answer to his question.....because he would have a hard time finding an attorney who would be willing to do that.

He needs to hire an attorney in Iowa. He is not going to qualify for legal aid because he doesn't live there. That is the simple answer to his question.

So what you are saying is that I was rights even though I did point out that it would be costly? He asked if he could I explained that yes it is possible but would be way too expensive. And no he could probably not get public aid but that is why I said that I was not sure.

 

[LdiJ]

So what you are saying is that I was rights even though I did point out that it would be costly? He asked if he could I explained that yes it is possible but would be way too expensive. And no he could probably not get public aid but that is why I said that I was not sure.

No, what I said was that you were technically correct that it was possible....however you were incorrect from a practical standpoint since there was little chance he could find an attorney that was willing to do that.

In other words, it wasn't good advice.

The correct advice is that he needs to hire an attorney in Iowa....PERIOD.

 

[JUfford]

hmm....

Well, I'd first like to say that I've read many posts from all of you and I respect all of your opinions.
Second to clarify "who's right" I would say all of you are from my stand point. (That's if your goal was to help me find a reasonable answer to my question)
Jillian483 was able to get their point across when they said drastic amount more. For me (because of income) this was a "PERIOD" end of sentence type thing.
However I did not completely understand where a lawyer is able to practice and the likelihood of them being registered in other states.... so yes I’m an idiot!
,but that's why i came here. Just looking to be pushed in the right direction.
So because of your (smile) "discussing” of my question I have learned all I need.
Thank you,
John

 

[Jillian483]

Well, I'd first like to say that I've read many posts from all of you and I respect all of your opinions.
Second to clarify "who's right" I would say all of you are from my stand point. (That's if your goal was to help me find a reasonable answer to my question)
Jillian483 was able to get their point across when they said drastic amount more. For me (because of income) this was a "PERIOD" end of sentence type thing.
However I did not completely understand where a lawyer is able to practice and the likelihood of them being registered in other states.... so yes I’m an idiot!
,but that's why i came here. Just looking to be pushed in the right direction.
So because of your (smile) "discussing” of my question I have learned all I need.
Thank you,
John

You are not an idiot. I was simply answering your question. I never said that it would be practical. In fact because you had mentioned that money was a problem I made a piont to inform you that it would be very costly. I just grow tired of people getting on these message boards and being more critical than helpful. I have read some posts where stealth does not even answer the question but instead basically calls them an idiot for asking it. That is what bothers me. You had asked me if you could hire a lawyer in your own state. And I said yes but it would cost you a lot of money and that it would be best to go to the state that the court system is in. I hope I was al least able to answer your question. Good luck

 

[stealth2]

I have read some posts where stealth does not even answer the question but instead basically calls them an idiot for asking it. That is what bothers me.

It can bother you all you like. But when people refuse to do even the most rudimentary research on their own - they're idiots. The search engine here is good. Goodle works. Even Yahoo works. Ya wanna know how 90% of us who are not lawyers got the information we have? By actually bothering to do our own legwork and having that foundation before starting to ask the tougher questions.

And yeah - when you give people totally wrong info or totally impractical advice, you're going to get called on it. Don't like it? Tough.

 

[Jillian483]

It can bother you all you like. But when people refuse to do even the most rudimentary research on their own - they're idiots. The search engine here is good. Goodle works. Even Yahoo works. Ya wanna know how 90% of us who are not lawyers got the information we have? By actually bothering to do our own legwork and having that foundation before starting to ask the tougher questions.

And yeah - when you give people totally wrong info or totally impractical advice, you're going to get called on it. Don't like it? Tough.

the question was impractical. Would have you rather I not answer his question and instead say don't worry about that? No i answered his question and informed him that it would be way too much money. Bash me if you want but don't just expect me to just sit here and not defend myself. That would be impractical.

 

[stealth2]

the question was impractical. Would have you rather I not answer his question and instead say don't worry about that? No i answered his question and informed him that it would be way too much money. Bash me if you want but don't just expect me to just sit here and not defend myself. That would be impractical.

okee dokee.

 

[JUfford]

Thank you, for you help.