When you are ready to get started, we will have you sign a contract and complete an intake form. The Legal Document Assistant contract is required under California law, and was written with consumer protection in mind. The intake form is specific to the type of service you are requesting (such as mechanic's lien, living trust, corporation, etc.), and contains a series of questions that will enable us to accurately and completely prepare your legal document. Within five business days, you will receive a draft of your document, and our fees include up to two revisions at no additional charge. Your final document will be provided to you in PDF format or hard copy, whichever you prefer.
Yes! Our attorney service can economically file and serve documents anywhere in California. For rush documents, fax filing is available for an additional fee. Courier services and digital document management are also offered.
The short answer is: Nothing! Construction Commando LDA utilizes the latest legal technology, including the same software packages used in most law firms.
Now for the longer answer: When you utilize the services of an LDA, you are essentially acting as your own attorney; you must know what you want your documents to say. We cannot draft legal arguments for you or give you specific legal advice. We have many self-help legal reference materials available in our office to guide you. If you still have questions, we are happy to refer you to an attorney.
A Legal Document Assistant, or LDA, is an experienced professional who is authorized under California law to prepare legal documents for consumers at the direction of the client. An LDA is not an attorney and cannot provide legal advice or represent a client in court. The Legal Document Assistant fills a critical role in our judicial system, enabling individuals to represent themselves in their own legal matters, with the help of a qualified professional legal document preparer to ensure their papers are properly prepared, filed and served.
LDAs are required by law to be registered and file a bond of $25,000 in the county where they have their principal place of business. R.S. Ervine, Inc. DBA Construction Commando LDA is bonded and registered in San Diego County.
LDAs are sometimes incorrectly referred to as "Independent Paralegals." California law restricts the term "Paralegal" to those who are employed by an attorney, and working directly under that attorney's supervision. However, many LDAs have a paralegal background, and some, including Ms. Ervine, provide paralegal services to attorneys while also offering LDA services to consumers.
For more information, please see California Business & Professions Code § 6400 and § 6450, or visit the Alliance of Legal Document Assistant Professionals.
You can handle many routine legal issues yourself, without hiring an attorney. If you know what you are trying to achieve, an LDA can help you get there. If you want to represent yourself in a lawsuit (in pro per), an LDA offers you an economical alternative to help ensure your documents are accurate and will be accepted by the court. Additionally, an experienced LDA can help you keep track of deadlines and properly manage your case.
If you are unsure of the best course of action for your given situation but do not want full attorney representation, the unbundled services of both an attorney and LDA could be a cost-effective option. Visit the American Bar Association for more information.
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