Lawyer Shopping
These suggestions should set you on the path to finding the right lawyer for your needs.Exactly how to you shop around for the lawyer that will best fit your needs? Many people think that this sounds crazy, but it’s really the way that you should look for a lawyer. Remember that you are going to be paying this person a great deal of money and you need to make sure that they are going to be the best suited to help you and your needs.
First, you should ask people that you know if they’ve ever used a lawyer and if they were happy with the experience. Then, go online and do a Google search for the five to ten names that have been recommended to you – or find 5-10 names through a search. Consider the issues that you are having and make sure that you are looking for a lawyer who specializes in this area.
While some lawyers say that they can help you with any situation, this is usually not the case. You want to find a lawyer who specializes in the situation that you are facing and who has done many similar cases.
Then, go and interview a number of lawyers to get a sense of their style, their payment plans, their prices and their records. Consider yourself to be the one who holds the key; you are interviewing them and asking them to prove themselves to you. Don’t be intimidated because they are the lawyer and you aren’t one.