Contractors tend to avoid calling for legal help. Partly this is because they're used to solving their own problems, and partly it's because they don't want to rack up attorney's fees. But certain circumstances — let's call them legal emergencies — absolutely require immediate legal counsel.

So what constitutes a legal emergency? Here's my list. If you find yourself in any of the following situations, don't be foolish. Call a lawyer.

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