As a client, it's essential to understand the role of lawyers in court-related matters.While lawyers can provide expert guidance and representation, they are not miracle workers.To win a case, a lawyer needs every piece of relevant information and evidence possible.He does not become an investigator simply by reason of your engaging him to handle your brief.A lawyer is trained to work with the evidence and information you provide, not to manufacture them. He cannot create evidence out of thin air. Instead, he uses his expertise to build a strong case based on the facts and evidence you have.Therefore, if your case is evidence-based, and you do not already have what it takes to win, do not expect magic from the lawyer.Winning a case often begins long before the dispute reaches the courtroom. It starts with careful documentation, record-keeping, and information gathering from the earliest stages of a contract, negotiation, or infringement.I recall 4 years ago how a client dug out an internal memo detailing his entitlement from a company who had denied owing him.Upon confronting the company with the indicting document through our pleading, it had no choice but to push for an amicable resolution of the dispute.That singular piece of evidence gave us the upper hand during negotiation. Eventually, the company paid my client N5 million as emoluments, including interest.How did we achieve that victory? My client made it possible.The law on procuring evidence in Nigeria is not stringent such that it allows a party to procure evidence in support of his case however he can. So long as the evidence is relevant to the case, it is generally admissible, although with consideration to certain conditions.Stop dumping cases on lawyers. Ease their burdens by supplying them with vital details that can help your case.If, for instance, your case requires the engagement of a private investigator, please procure one by all means with the agreement of your lawyer. You both are working towards the same goal — securing victory.TAKEAWAYS✅️ Provide your lawyer with every relevant information and evidence possible.✅️ Understand that a lawyer's role is to work with what you have, not to put something on nothing.✅️Careful documentation, record-keeping, and information gathering are crucial in building a strong case.✅️Preparation is key to winning a case – don't expect magic from your lawyer if you don't have a solid foundation of evidence. &nbsp;

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