5 Questions to Ask Your Lawyer
Working with a lawyer is a big deal regardless of the reason you are hiring one it is essential to get to know them before agreeing to have them represent you. Most lawyers come with large price tags and investing that kind of money with anyone you need to make sure you have all of the information you need to ensure that they are the proper fit for you. Unfortunately, a lot of people don’t take the time to filter through their lawyer options properly. In most situations, people ask friends or family members if they have anyone they would recommend and will usually take them for their word and hire the lawyer that they’re sent to. Is this really the best way to pick your lawyer? Probably not, because your friend or family members needs may have been different than yours.
If you are on the hunt for a new lawyer, there are a few essential questions that you should make sure to ask before signing any contract. You can find the top five questions below!
- What is the attorney’s experience?
You want to make sure that the lawyer you are hiring has a specialty handling cases that are in the area you need help with. Many lawyers concentrate on different types of law, which is fine, but you want to make sure that throughout their career they have a good amount of experience in the area you need representation in.
- Who will you be working with?
Almost every law firm is made up of a group of lawyers. It’s very rare that there is only one lawyer in the practice and most of the time the “lead attorney” is the one you first meet with for your consultation. After that, many clients end up working with a legal assistant or a newer lawyer to the firm rather than the lead attorney they originally met with. A lot of people don’t like this idea because they are paying for a lawyer as well as their experience.
- Has the lawyer gone to trial for this type of case?
Going along with the lawyer’s experience it is important to know if the attorney you’re looking to hire has been to trial for this type of case. If they have they’ll be able to better prepare you in the event you have to go in front of a judge yourself. It’s also reassuring to know that your lawyer has seen a case like yours all the way through to the court.
- What have past clients said about the lawyer?
One upside to getting a recommendation from family or friends is that you know they liked their services, but what if you don’t get a recommendation from sone and you just find them on your own? It is still important to know what previous clients have to say about them. Most firms will have testimonials posted on their websites or social media accounts. It is important to read them and really do your research before signing anything.
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