It is not necessary to hire an attorney insofar as the ordinary administration of the estate is concerned; this is handled by the attorney for the Public Administrator. If, however, your right to inherit is not clear, or substantial claims affecting the whole inheritance have been filed, you would be well advised to retain legal counsel to represent your special interests.

There are situations where hiring an attorney is not necessary. Small claims court in West Virginia, for example, will handle claims up to $5,000. If your injury is minor, one that will not result in any incapacity, or substantial medical care, then you may want to settle the claim yourself in small claims court. attorney should be consulted if you have been seriously injured or the outcome of your injuries are unknown.

It is not mandatory that you hire an attorney and you may represent yourself. However, you may be putting yourself at a serious disadvantage. Most divorces are not straightforward unless there are no marital assets, children or other joint issues. Given the complexity of the issues, it is beneficial to employ the services of a professional who is knowledgeable with Texas law and experienced in the field.

It depends. If you believe that the tenants will not present a legal battle and will depart the premises after you "file," then a "pro se" (assuming you are not a corporation) filing in Magistrate Court will accomplish your purposes. You do not need an attorney.

The DMV has the right to suspend or revoke your drivers license if you don't challenge the action. To do this, they decide whether the police officer had a legal right to stop you and a legal right to arrest you. Then, depending on the test you took, they also decide whether your blood alcohol content was legally above the limit. Hearings for test refusal cases are held in much the same way.

This is always a personal call. In the vast majority of cases an attorney will arrange a plea bargain for his/her client. A speeding ticket can result in thousands of dollars in increased insurance premiums. The cost of an attorney pales in comparsion to the consequences. One of the best ways to access a speeding ticket attorney is through a membership in a prepaid legal plan. A speeding ticket attorney is provided at no cost if you are a member when you receive the ticket.

This is a matter of choice. You may, but are not required to be represented by an attorney. Corporations may be represented by an authorized employee.

In cases where you refused to take the blood or breath test: Whether you were fully advised of the law, by the officer, before you refused to take the test.

You can request a hearing by going to almost any DMV office with the notice of revocation and your driver's license. They will take your drivers license if the officer has not already taken it from you. They will then issue you a temporary permit that is valid for up to 60 days or until you have your DMV hearing.