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Portsmouth International Law Information

Do You Deal with International Law?

International law covers many rules, regulations and legal principles regarding rights and duties of countries in relation to one another. When faced with situations involving several countries and their laws, it is best to protect your endeavors with a skilled international law attorney in Portsmouth.

Different Types of International Law

International law, while generally considered anything dealing with two or more nations, is actually much more complex. There is public international law, which include treaties, international criminal law and humanitarian law as it relates to states and international entities.

Another type of international law is private international law, which focuses on international conflicts and the laws controlling jurisdiction and venue of international disputes. There are also laws that supersede the laws of a particular nation when they conflict with a supranatural organization's treaty with that nation.

Top Questions to Ask When Hiring an Attorney

  • How many years have you been practicing law? How long have you practiced law in the local area?
  • How many cases similar to mine have you handled in the past?
  • What is the likely outcome for my case?

In legal practice, experience matters. An experienced attorney will likely have handled issues similar to yours many, many times. Therefore, after listening to your situation, the attorney should have a reasonable idea of the time line for a case like yours and the likely resolution.

Tips on Approaching an Initial Attorney Consultation

  • Use the consultation as a means of gaining a better understanding of your legal situation.
  • Ask the attorney how many cases similar to yours he/she has handled. An attorney's experience and knowledge can speak to their expertise (or lack of) in addressing your situation.
  • Your attorney should be able to articulate roughly how long a case like yours will take to resolve and what sort of procedures to expect.
  • Determine how comfortable you are working with the lawyer and/or law firm.

How to Find the Right Attorney

  • Determine the area of law that relates to your issue. Attorneys specialize in specific practice areas around legal issues within the broad field of law.
  • Seek out recommendations from friends, family, and colleagues. A successful attorney or practice will typically have many satisfied clients.
  • Set up consultation appointments to get a better understanding of your case as well as gauge your comfort level with different attorneys. Find the attorney who is the right fit for your needs.

Common legal terms explained

Affidavit - A sworn written statement made under oath. An affidavit is meant to be a supporting document to the court assisting in the verification of certain facts. An affidavit may or may not require notarization.

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