Do I need a lawyer?
Sarah Süffig:
When do I need a lawyer?
Answer:
You need a lawyer in any case if:
- The other party has a lawyer
If the other side spends money on a specialist, it wants to settle the matter in its favor. Accordingly, you should ensure a “level playing field” and also mandate a lawyer.
- There is a lot at stake.
If there is a relevant threat of punishment or a high amount in dispute, it is worth consulting a lawyer. With a lawyer, you will often have to pay a few CHF 1000 in advance. The amount in dispute should therefore also be at least in this range.
- You are concerned with the principle.
If you do not want to tolerate certain behavior on the part of authorities or private individuals, then it is worth getting a lawyer involved if you have the money to do so. Lawyers are expensive, so enforcing your principles is usually expensive too.
Matthias Fricker
Attorney at law and partner at Fricker and Füllemann Attorneys at Law
Studied at the University of St. Gallen, graduating with a Master in Law (M.A. HSG in Law) in 2012, registered in the Bar Register of the Canton of Zurich, member of the Zurich Bar Association.
Fabian Füllemann
Attorney at law and partner at Fricker and Füllemann Attorneys at Law
Studied at the Universities of St. Gallen and Zurich, graduating with a Master of Law UZH in 2013, registered with the Zurich Bar Registry, member of the Zurich Bar Association.
