When shopping around for an attorney, what qualities are important to you?
2006-06-21 15:15:52 · 11 answers · asked by jdmacfam 1 in Business & Finance ➔ Small Business
#1..that he or she actually practices the type of law that you need, and preferably is a specialist.
#2..how well the interview goes.
Unfortunately my two biggest peeves with lawyers are hard to determine in advance. I hate when they don't do what they are being paid to do in a timely fashion, and I hate when they let matters get continued just because the other side asked (both of which can cost you more money).
If you can get a referral from someone who has actually used the lawyer before, that can be a big help.
2006-06-21 15:20:14 · answer #1 · answered by Lori A 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I never hire an attorney who advertise. My brother-in-law is a very successful attorney in Arizona and he says that only bad lawyers need to advertise. I am most interested in education, experience, and percentage of cases won or settled.
2006-06-21 22:22:00 · answer #2 · answered by Ilene W 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
His experience the type of lawyer I need s Corporate from Criminal and so on. His Fee-what I can afford and would ck him out with Better Business Bureau and the equivalent for attorney.
2006-06-21 22:19:47 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Honesty, professionalism, well presented, good track record, and I need to get the feeling that when I walk out of the room you're going to get right to work on my case. I've shopped for lawyers for a few different reasons and have had some very good experiences, and one very bad one. People come to a lawyer because they need them. Not because they want one. It's important to convey that you understand this.
2006-06-21 22:22:04 · answer #4 · answered by MED_SCHOOL 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Be aware of his associates,because you will be working with them and also,his paralegals.Shop around for a good"team".You may find yourself in a lurch one day,and don't assume these others know your whole story.Keep your own notes at all times with you,copies of all that was given to your attorney,for a day when your attoney is in court,...and you need to go!!
2006-06-21 22:25:09 · answer #5 · answered by ? 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Low costs, Background, & Schooling. Good Luck!
2006-06-21 22:18:15 · answer #6 · answered by Alex 14 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
shes a hot blonde, and on tv with an ex bf or hubby that she likes to complain about either over drinks or dinner, eventually over bfast. go to lawyers.com youll find one youre looking for
2006-06-21 22:44:59 · answer #7 · answered by Mr Spock 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Their price, what school they attended, and how many casts they have won and what good things other people have to say about them.
2006-06-21 22:20:20 · answer #8 · answered by $~*DAT DAMN CHICK*~$ 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Phone book or local agencies or friends.
2006-06-21 22:19:01 · answer #9 · answered by Nana 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Integrity, I heard there's one out there.
2006-06-21 22:17:02 · answer #10 · answered by Gustafin30067 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋