How do I know when I need to hire an attorney?How do I select a good one?
In brief, one should consider hiring an attorney when the diver feels so uncomfortable that he believes he is entering “un-chartered waters”, so unfamiliar to him that he is getting very anxious about securing his rights under maritime law. It is also suggested that a diver not hire an attorney unless he has a career threatening injury. Be confident in knowing that all information shared in conversations with an attorney is confidential. The attorney is duty bound by law not to disclose in any consultation even if the diver never retains the services of the attorney. Consider the conversations “safe harbor”.Simply speaking with an attorney does not commit the diver to instituting litigation and suing his employer. Consulting an attorney simply provides the diver with the fundamental tools needed to make an informed decision.While we do not suggest hiring an attorney unless the diver’s career is in peril, it is highly recommended that a diver consult an attorney if he feels he is in nee
