There are so many ads on internet,phone books ,T Vand etc. Every body is saying he/she is the best .I heard many people got burned badly for choosing wronge attorney.Can some body tell me how to find the best possible attorney for your job and how to/ where to find all the past cases of a particular attorney, because when you ask them about their privious performances they alwyes tell you the successes only not the faulures.
2006-07-01 01:26:31 · 4 answers · asked by az 1 in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
Call the American Bar Association. See if there are any complaints about him. Ask someone who has money for a recommendation such as your physician, your boss, the local banker, a successful uncle or aunt.
2006-07-01 01:35:59 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Attorney public records - Check an attorney's official bar membership record (address, phone number, discipline history, etc.) on the State Bar's Web site.
Recommendations — Friends, co-workers, employers and even other lawyers can often offer recommendations. Business people or professionals such as bankers, ministers, doctors, social workers and teachers are also good sources.
Certified lawyer referral services — Look in the Yellow Pages of the local telephone directory for a list of State Bar-certified lawyer referral services. In addition, check the listings at the beginning of the "Attorneys" listings, or contact the local bar association. A list of certified lawyer referral services can be found on the State Bar's Web site.
Certified Legal Specialists — The State Bar maintains a list of attorneys who are certified specialists in particular areas of law. A list of Certified Legal Specialists can be found on the State Bar's Web site.
Free legal aid agencies — Some people may be eligible for free legal aid, depending on income and the kind of legal problem. LawHelpCalifornia.org provides low-income Californians with easy online access to basic legal resources and attorney information. Also, many law schools have free legal clinics.
Dispute resolution programs — Many communities have "dispute resolution" programs. These programs can try to help "mediate" or work out problems instead of going to court.
Prepaid legal services plans — Generally, premiums paid entitle clients to a certain amount of a lawyer's time or to the services of a lawyer at a reduced rate.
Advertisements — Telephone book Yellow Pages and newspaper advertisements may provide information about a specific lawyer. Some lawyers and law firms advertise on the Internet. The same laws governing advertising in print, radio, TV and other media apply to the Internet. In addition, sometimes lawyers join together and advertise their services as a group.
2006-07-01 01:58:47 · answer #2 · answered by Carl 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
In many states, it is unethical for lawyers to cite previous performance because it may lead people to expect the same results for their case. Here's one method: for whatever area of law you're interested in, call up the local bar association and ask who the chair of that committee is. Need a good matrimonial attorney? Ask for the chair of the Family Law Committee. If you ask the bar association for a straight referral, they'll just tell you the next person on their list. Ask for the chair, and you are guaranteed to get a person who is knowedgeable and interested.
2006-07-01 02:18:27 · answer #3 · answered by Loss Leader 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
no such thing as best attorney, just look for wierd attorney to win the case
2006-07-01 01:35:32 · answer #4 · answered by MaSTeR 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋