第二个意见

如果你寻求了律师的建议, then it is likely that you have found yourself in the middle of a highly stressful situation.  当焦虑和情绪高涨时, 和 financial pressures 和 uncertainty of the future abound, it may cause you to become dissatisfied with your attorney or doubt their plan for your case.  

你是客户, 因此, you are entitled to choose your lawyer--the representative who will advocate for you.  Inherent in that right is the right to change counsel if you reach a point where you feel that your attorney’s goals 和 objectives for your case are no longer in line with your own.

Like any professional service, you are free to get a second opinion on your case.  Much like getting a second opinion from a medical doctor before an important procedure, you can also consult a different attorney to get a second opinion on your case.  You may want to express your concerns 和 desire for a second opinion with your current Counsel, but you may also obtain a second opinion without informing your attorney if you do not feel comfortable doing so.

Discussing your case with another lawyer doesn’t necessarily mean that you are dissatisfied with your current representation.  It may just provide you with a greater underst和ing of the issues 和 outcomes that you can expect.  The second opinion may provide you with new strategies or ideas that you had not been aware of, or it could simply confirm the plan of action your current attorney has developed for you.  在这两种情况下, the second opinion is likely to provide you with a greater sense of confidence in the plan for your case, 和 help you feel more in control of your situation.

In certain circumstances, it is appropriate 和 responsible to get a second opinion.  在咨询你的律师之后, you still feel confused about the legal issues involved in your case, 你可能需要寻求其他意见.  It is impossible to make the proper decisions in your case if you do not have a thorough underst和ing of the law that applies to your situation.

You may also want to seek a second opinion if you are not comfortable with your attorneys h和ling of your case.  If you feel that your legal representative isn’t communicating with you, 你的案子进展不如你所愿, or that you don’t underst和 or agree with the attorney’s plan or strategy, 征求别人的意见可能是有益的.

It is also may be a good idea to get a second opinion if you feel that your attorney isn’t familiar with the area of law of your case.  Most attorneys focus in one particular area of practice.  The law is simply too complex for even the best lawyer to know the nuances of every type.  If your attorney doesn’t typically practice in the field that your case falls in, it may be beneficial to consider discussing your case with a lawyer who does.

当寻求第二意见时, it is best to be honest with the attorney regarding your current representation.  You will need to provide them with sufficient information to underst和 the basis 和 status of your case so that they will be able to provide you with an accurate assessment 和 valuable advice as to goals 和 outcomes that you can expect.

Your lawyer is working for your best interest to help you achieve the best possible outcome of your case.  If getting a second opinion will allow you to be more confident in their representation, 你应该觉得这样做很舒服.