PREPARING FOR COURT

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PREPARING FOR COURT
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• Finding yourself in a courtroom or in front of a
  judge can be an intimidating experience. Your
  case depends on whether you present yourself in a
  good light.
• Although legal situations may find your stomach
  in knots, it is how you present yourself that
  will make the most impact. Here are a few tips
  from our law attorneys that will shed some light
  on how to find yourself ready for a courtroom
  appearance.
• Communication is key.
• Should you be working with an employment, family,
  or criminal defense lawyer

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• being comfortable communicating with your
  attorney is essential. They are your truest ally
  in this situation and a genuine source of
  information. Communicate your questions and fears
  openly it can better help them guide you.
• Dress professionally.
• Many courts, even small claims and traffic
  courts, have a dress code. It does not matter how
  small the legal matter may be, honoring the
  courts dress code is a must. Jeans, t-shirts,
  baseball caps and sandals are good things to
  avoid.

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• Be respectful of your environment.
• When addressing the judge, always be formal and
  refer to him /her as your honor. Avoid
  interrupting or arguing with the judge at any
  time.
• Be timely.
• Court schedules may be sporadic, but you should
  never depend on that as an excuse for being
  tardy. Account for the time it may take to park,
  get through security, speak further with your
  attorney or locate the appropriate courtroom.

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• Do your research.
• Learn the rules and regulations of the court you
  will be visiting and research some legal terms.
  Knowledge of both your situation and your
  environment will work to your advantage.
• Should you let one of our NLG attorneys be your
  legal guide, we are sure to review these tips in
  further detail prior to your court date. Want to
  learn more? Contact us today!

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• Nelson Law Group is an employment law firm
  located in Knoxville Tennessee. We are in
  business to represent employees. We also
  represent people facing family issues such as
  divorce and child custody. We tailor a strategy
  for each case based on what is most important to
  you our client. Whether you are looking for
  employment law attorneys knoxville tn or labor
  lawyers knoxville tn call us today at 865
  383-1053.