Availability, professional scope and the responsible advocate are confirmed before an engagement.
What this topic may involve
- Initial merits assessment
- notices
- pleadings
- injunction applications where appropriate
- representation
- execution or appeal review
Documents to organise
Chronology; party names; agreements; correspondence; available evidence; notices, orders and known hearing dates.
Important context
The advocate determines jurisdiction, limitation, relief and forum. Filing, interim applications, trial, execution and appeal are distinct stages.
Before you share documents
Prepare a factual timeline and flag known dates. Share only basic details initially. The office should request confidential records through an approved channel after screening.
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