Codifying instructions for how to get a lawyer

Question

In a recent question, one of the answers included the recommendation to essentially "get a lawyer". This spurred a discussion in the comments indicating that this advice is often included in Workplace answers and I don't disagree that it is a good idea. However, in the comments it is noted that "get a lawyer" is often "stand-alone" advice accompanied primarily by reasons that it should be done and other things that might be done as well, but no further details on how "get a lawyer" could be accomplished.

This seemed like something that warrants discussion and potentially action, but the comments section of an answer on a question about forging signatures doesn't seem like the optimal place for that discussion to occur so I wanted to make a less-prone-to-deletion place for further discussion.

There were a few main points brought up that need resolution:

1. Where should this information be located? Some options might be a Workplace Meta post, a normal Workplace.SE question, or maybe just a good external resource.
2. How should we address regional differences? It seems likely that not all regions have the same guidelines and even the basic "get a lawyer" advice might not be correct for the given situation in different areas. Options include having a "master post" that contains various details, or having separated posts by region so appropriate information can be provided.
3. Should this really be a separate post, or just additional information that "Get a lawyer" posts should include? There was some concern that a unified post would be too general to help in most specific situations, but there was also concern that including the details in the answer itself would be impractical.

Answer 1

but no further details on how "get a lawyer" could be accomplished.

I think that no further details are given because no one can tell how you can get a lawyer.

It's not like we can share a link to a Lawer's Linkedin or webpage, as that may constitute a SPAM comment (as we would be promoting an individual for profit).

The process of getting a lawyer should be completely up to the discretion of the OP. It depends on what country you are, what budget you have, if you have already a preferred lawyer of trust, etc..

It reads "get a laywer", but it actually means "this is off topic, so instead of just voting to close I advise you to get professional legal help".

If you want, please read What is asking for legal advice? for more information on the matter.

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• Questions seeking company-specific advice on workplace regulations or policies, or legal advice

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