FAQ
What does an LDA do?
An LDA (Legal Document Assistant) is an experienced professional who is authorized to prepare legal documents for a client, but only at the direction of the client. In other words, an LDA is there to assist the “self-help” client handle their own legal matters without the cost of an attorney. Since even the best legal, self-help resources can be confusing and overwhelming, an LDA can provide invaluable assistance with routine legal tasks, such as typing and filing the paperwork for uncontested divorces, bankruptcies, wills, and many other types of legal matters.
How can Ripley's Legal Solutions help me?
Our goal is to provide an affordable alternative to hiring an attorney for routine paperwork. In many cases, one visit will usually be sufficient for you to be able to handle most matters. Attorneys also use our legal document preparation services as a cost-effective solution for their clients. Our licensed and bonded LDAs will provide you with top-quality legal document assistance.
Do I need an LDA?
Our certified LDAs are trained in multiple fields, and provide a number of services. If you already have decided on a course of action, but are uncertain about how to fill out the paperwork, LDAs can be an invaluable resource for your legal matter. Many, if not all, legal forms are very confusing; incorrectly filled out forms will delay your case, possibly for a long time. Our experienced LDAs will help you avoid the pitfalls and also make sure every important detail on a form is accounted for. In the event that your case becomes a contested matter, our large network of local, reputable attorneys are always readily available to assist.
Questions?
For additional information or specific questions about the legal process, we encourage you to contact our office by telephone or our contact form. Although we cannot offer legal advice, we are most willing to answer any procedural questions you may have. If we are unable to answer your questions, we will gladly suggest other options to get you the answers you need. We appreciate you considering Ripley's Legal Solutions while you are going through this decision-making process.