Legal advice is the giving of a formal opinion regarding the substance or procedure of the law by an officer of the court (such as a lawyer, attorney, solicitor or barrister), ordinarily in exchange for financial or other tangible compensation.
Legal advice is distinguished from legal information which is the reiteration of legal fact. Legal information can be conveyed by a parking meter, sign or by other forms of notice such as a warning by a law enforcement officer. Printed legal materials, such as directions and how-to manuals, are generally not considered legal advice.
Accordingly, directions on how to fill in a motion form and other court documents do not constitute legal advice. On the other hand, application of legal rules and principles to a specific set of facts is almost always held to constitute legal advice by the courts.
This website and the information contained within the website does not constitute legal advice. If you need legal advice, contact our office directly by email or by telephone at (610) 925-2500 or (877) 529-2422 where one of our lawyers will provide you a consultation either by telephone or in person to discuss your important legal matter.
