Question 1

Why was LawWurk launched?

Accepted Answer

## LawWurk’s humble beginnings began in 2020 as a bootstrapped project.

Founder Stacey was inspired to start LawWurk when she was following closely the California Task Force on Access Through Innovation of Legal Services (ATILS). This gave her information into the Justice Gap, which allowed her to further research. After an in-depth look into the statistics, the facts and the drive of the ATILS, she could see nonlawyers were being underutilized and there wasn’t an easy way to find a nonlawyer to assist. As a California Legal Document Assistant (CA LDA) herself, she understood the needs of both the nonlawyers, and the general public who need lower cost legal services.

We have set out to build a disruptive company, enabled by world-class technology and executed by a group of professionals eager to change the behavior of an entire industry and bridge the Access to Justice Gap. LawWurk’s highest priority is to provide a streamlined service providing quality professionals to our viewers. In this pursuit we have launched online tools that makes it easier and convenient to engage the experienced Legal Team they need on demand. To achieve this, Law Wurk has an online web portal which allows potential clients to filter through vetted legal paraprofessionals and select their ideal member based on what skills, cost, and law they need assistance with.

Question 2

What states does LawWurk accept members to provide assistance to the general public?

Accepted Answer

Currently we list members who qualify under state, county or local law in California, Nevada, Utah, Arizona and Washington. 
As other states create new roles, licensing and registration for nonlawyer legal support, we will expand to those states as well to provide a greater reach for the public to receive flexible, low cost nonlawyer support.

Question 3

Why don’t you have members in my state yet?

Accepted Answer

## At LawWurk we are continuously expanding. 
If we don’t have providers currently in your state, region or area of law, we recommend checking back or send us an email to hello@lawwurk.com with your request.

Question 4

How does LawWurk work?

Accepted Answer

## Find great legal freelancers. Build your business. Get the help you need today.

* Search by available freelancers in your state, by the area of law required or what legal skill you need. See real reviews and star ratings from previous clients.
* Sifting through profiles, screening for skills, matching people your needs can be overwhelming. Finding the best independent talent can take time, but we make it easy. Complete a simple form and we will match you with the best freelancers.
* Post a project with details on what service you need assistance with and get proposals directly in your inbox.
* Members can bid on posted projects, or Clients can reach out to freelancers that seem to meet their needs.
* Discuss via private message the project, negotiate fees, and set milestones together. Milestones track the project progress aligned to the road map of the project steps showing which task is done and which one needs to be completed.

Question 5

Does LawWurk guarantee the work the listed member performs?

Accepted Answer

## Members listed in the LawWurk directory are independent freelancers and business owners.

No. Members listed in the LawWurk directory are independent freelancers and business owners. We provide the tools and resources for freelancers to work with clients. Any contract or arrangement is made directly with the freelancer, LawWurk has no stake or interest in these negotiations and contractual relationships.

Question 6

What happens if I have a dispute with a member listed in the directory?

Accepted Answer

Any contract or arrangement is made directly with the freelancer, LawWurk has no stake or interest in these negotiations and contractual relationships. We recommend working with the member directly to rectify any disputes. Please leave a detailed review

Question 7

How does LawWurk help the general public?

Accepted Answer

## The LawWurk marketplace allows those who need justice but cannot afford an attorney easy access to locating a licensed or registered professional in their state, and engaging them through the platform for a trusted experience and transaction.

In 2005 and 2009, LSC published studies measuring the justice gap. Both were consistent in finding that about 50% of people who approached LSC-funded legal aid organizations for help did not receive help because of insufficient resources. Our platform allows potential clients to search licensed or registered nonlawyers available to assist them in their state, discuss the project, negotiate reasonable fees, set milestones and pay through the platform. Paraprofessional freelance providers do not get payment until the client has selected they received the completed project. The platform has a dispute resolution system built in to handle any disputes. We are a trusted provider to handle these transactions for all parties involved.

Anyone can seek access to nonlawyer assistance in their state, as provided by law. Currently only California, Utah, Arizona, Washington, and Nevada have laws pertaining to nonlawyers providing legal services to the general public. Other states are innovating and reviewing regulations to increase access to justice, which includes creating nonlawyer licensing/registration to assist the general public.

The Law Wurk marketplace allows those who need justice but cannot afford an attorney easy access to locating a licensed or registered professional in their state, and engaging them through the platform for a trusted experience and transaction. As the states approve and continues to add nonlawyer roles for assistance to the public, LawWurk will be able to continually expand to provide service in those states.

Question 8

What states does LawWurk accept members to provide assistance to attorneys and law firms?

Accepted Answer

We accept providers throughout the United States. Currently, we do not list international providers but anticipate expanding.

Question 9

Are the members in the directory employees or connected to LawWurk?

Accepted Answer

No. Members listed in the LawWurk directory are independent freelancers and business owners. We provide the tools and resources for freelancers to work with clients. Any contract or arrangement is made directly with the freelancer, LawWurk has no stake or interest in these negotiations and contractual relationships.

Question 10

What is LawWurk?

Accepted Answer

## LawWurk is an online marketplace platform that allows needed legal services to be handled on a lower cost basis by nonlawyers and paraprofessionals.

The platform allows for a further reach to access to justice because there is currently no platform that allows for the filtration, secure payment and work to be performed through one source of paraprofessionals and nonlawyers.

The LawWurk vision is to create a better everyday life for people in the legal profession and allow further access to justice for the general population.  We make this possible by offering professional legal services in a wide range of areas of law to attorneys and the general population on a virtual basis. Our service offers flexible, low cost and practical services.

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