If I have a meeting scheduled with a lawyer who has been hired by my neighbor for an encroachment issue, do I need a lawyer present for this meeting?
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If I have a meeting scheduled with a lawyer who has been hired by my neighbor for an encroachment issue, do I need a lawyer present for this meeting?
The lawyer would like to meet on the premises in hopes of avoiding litigation. I do not have a lawyer. Should I go without my own lawyer?
Asked on December 28, 2015 under Real Estate Law, Missouri
Answers:
SJZ, Member, New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 8 years ago | Contributor
DEFINITELY have a lawyer with you: even if you are a smart layperson, you do not know the law as well as an attorney; and unless you job is all about negotiations, you probably don't have as much experience as the lawyer in negotiating. You will be at a significant disadvantage meeting going to a meeting about an important matter (encroachment; i.e. property boundaries) when the other side has a lawyer and you do not.
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