Nearly a quarter of Americans (22%) faced legal issues that potentially warranted hiring an attorney during the prior year, according to FindLaw.com. About one in 10 (12%) hired a lawyer, 11% could have hired a lawyer but chose not to, and 5% chose to represent themselves in court. [Legal, Opinion]
Source: “Legal Issues,” FindLaw.com, Michelle Croteau, Communications, 610 Opperman Dr., Eagan, MN 55123; 800-455-4565; michelle.croteau@thomsonreuters.com; www.findlaw.com.
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