If you get in the situation where you think you might need a lawyer/attorney, talk to one, they are generally approachable sorts, if you don't trust one, talk t

If you get in the situation where you think you might need a lawyer/attorney, talk to one, they are generally approachable sorts, if you don't trust one, talk to a few, as others have pointed out, this is the first and only step to take if you are considering action.