| Most people do not have a clue how to find a | | | | 4 . Your lawyer should point out for you the |
| good lawyer when they need one. Having access | | | | strong and weak points of your case and give a |
| to a good lawyer is rather like having a good car | | | | realistic expectation of the potential outcomes. |
| mechanic. They're both hard to find but when you | | | | 5 . The attorney should be interested in your case |
| have, you'll want to keep him for life. | | | | and spend at least as much time listening as |
| If your legal problem is complex or involves lots | | | | talking. Beware of lawyers who spend too much |
| of money, you might not want to attempt to | | | | time selling themselves to you. |
| handle the entire matter without a lawyer. After | | | | 6 . Check with your family, friends and work |
| all, lawyers do more than dispense legal | | | | associates. If someone had a good experience |
| information. Because it can sometimes be difficult | | | | with a particular attorney, they are always more |
| to distinguish a good lawyer from a mediocre one, | | | | than happy to recommend that individual. |
| it is important that you do your research | | | | A better way of finding an attorney is to call the |
| thoroughly. | | | | local bar association near your town, city or |
| Locating a good lawyer who can efficiently help | | | | county. Ask for the names of three lawyers who |
| with your particular problem may not be easy. | | | | specialize in the area of law you need assistance |
| Don't expect to locate a good lawyer by simply | | | | with. |
| looking in the phone book or reading an | | | | One important thing to note is that it's important |
| advertisement. There's not enough information in | | | | that you get along with your lawyer. He may be |
| these sources to help you make a valid judgment. | | | | an excellent attorney but if you find that you |
| Some common reasons you should do to find a | | | | don't get along with him or don't like dealing with |
| good lawyer : | | | | him, just leave it. |
| 1 . Determine the legal issue and what type of law | | | | Go through this process until you find a lawyer |
| may be applicable | | | | you are comfortable with. A good lawyer is one |
| 2 . Set up a face-to-face interview. Always ask | | | | who is knowledgeable about the law, determined |
| an attorney what his fees will be. So, you can | | | | to represent your best interests and charges |
| avoid surprises that may show up on the | | | | reasonable fees. |
| attorney's invoice later | | | | And finding a good lawyer takes a little homework |
| 3 . One of the best resources to find a lawyer | | | | and hard work on your behalf but the payoff is a |
| that does the kind of law you need is through | | | | good lawyer who will work hard for you and your |
| other lawyers | | | | business. |