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Being in a predicament where legal services are required makes most people feel apprehensive. These feelings of anxiety are not totally unfounded. Ask someone who has been immersed into the world of law, crime and justice and you'll be listening to his or her accounts on how gruelling it is. You pay for the services, yes. But know that lawyers cannot do all the work for you. When that time comes, there are several points that you should remember, should you want the experience to be easier and smoother. Here are a few helpful reminders to make sure that you have a positive experience.

1. Be organized. Make sure that you give a well-defined and comprehensive account of your situation. If it concerns a specific event, make sure that you can provide the full story – when and where it happened and everything else that took place, chronologically. It will help if you consolidate relevant legal documents, provide a list of possible witnesses present during the event, together with their contact particulars. Legal advisers will find the specifics (names, dates, exact accounts, numbers and figures) most useful.
2. Watch out for the details. Something as inconsequential as the colour of the clothing or the traffic situation during that moment may seem insignificant. But when it comes to legal cases and the law, every single element matters. A seemingly irrelevant detail might help you win your case. It will help if you take it upon yourself to be alert and watch out for the details and make sure to retain the information and report these to your lawyer.
3. Be honest. Bear in mind that your lawyer is on your side. Do not keep information from him or her and keep away from twisting the details. Lawyers are bound to keep the confidential information between them and their client unless the latter permits them to do so. Changing the details or taking out certain facts from your story will make things worse for you. Be ready to explain everything – both the good and the bad. This will help them come up with the most ideal outcomes for you.
4. Ask questions. Never be afraid to ask if something is not clear to you. This is understandable because a law jargon is not something you hear every day. Do not guess the meanings and do not search for them on the internet. It will only cause misunderstandings. Ask your lawyer to lay it down for you in layman's terms.
5. Update them. Do not be surprised when things get unpredictable in legal scenarios. Never miss relaying information to your solicitor. All these details will mean something to your case. Moreover, most cases take time before they are resolved, so better keep tabs on the changes that will take place and keep your lawyer informed.

Remember that you do not have to go through the whole process alone. Apart from your family, having legal services from the experts will get through the whole thing. Know how the basics when dealing with your legal advisers and lawyers and it will be easier than you thought it would be.