Bahamas - Local Professional ServicesBahamas - Local Professional Service
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Local Attorneys: The advice and counsel of a local attorney is critical to opening a business and understanding the judicial and administrative systems. A local attorney is necessary when incorporating, and it is advisable to retain an attorney’s service in any case.
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Bahamas Bar Association: Before selecting an attorney, the prospective client may wish to speak with several attorneys or the local bar association and, in an initial consultation, discuss services required, expectations, fees, methods of payment, and other similar issues. General information about The Bahamas Bar Association is available at available at: http://www.bahamasbarassociation.com/.
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Lawyers List: In addition, the U.S. Embassy maintains a list of attorneys and provides copies of the list by request. The list is also available on the embassy website. Neither the Embassy nor its staff assume responsibility for the professional ability or integrity of the attorneys or firms included on the list or for any fees or other charges requested to provide legal services. Embassy personnel are not qualified to provide legal advice and are, in fact, prohibited by U.S. law from doing so or from otherwise acting as legal representative or agents for American citizens abroad.