No. Most people do not.
You do not need to understand legal terms, know exactly what type of attorney you need, or have everything organized before reaching out. It is very common to only know that something happened and that you need help.
Attorneys are used to starting conversations this way. Their role is to listen first, ask questions, and help clarify what matters and what does not.
You do not need to prepare a perfect explanation. You do not need to have documents ready. You do not need to be certain about what comes next.
It is okay to explain what happened in your own words, even if it feels incomplete or confusing. That is often how these conversations begin.
If you are unsure where your situation fits, that is normal. You can still reach out and get guidance.
If it helps, you can also review common situations here:
What Type of Attorney Do I Need?
