Suggestions to Find a Good Lawyer

One of my friends recently had a terrible experience with a lawyer that he hired at random from a lawyer directory. Although it was silly of him to take such a weighty decision in so little a time and without any research I couldn’t really blame him as I know that finding a good lawyer is a very tricky job. So, these were the suggestions that I gave him about finding a good lawyer so that he does not make the same mistake again while looking for a lawyer. 

You too have a look at these effective suggestions to find a good lawyer! 

Realize Your Legal Needs 

Before you jump into your search of a lawyer you must have a clear understanding of the legal situation you are in. Otherwise, how will you know what kind of lawyer with what type of expertise will you have to hire? So, at first, get a handle on your specific legal issue. 

Begin with Friends and Family 

Now, it is time to embark on the journey of finding a lawyer. Star by asking the people you can trust. Your friends, family, colleagues and any other acquaintances. Ask whether they have had any great working experience with any lawyer. This way, you will be able to get to lawyers with whom they have had practical working experience and personally know how they work. 

Bar Associations 

The next stop would be the American Bar Association’s website. From there you will get all the registered lawyers around you along with the necessary details like their experience, expertise etc. You will also get to know whether any disciplinary actions have been taken against them. This is very important while choosing a lawyer. Apart from this, you can also visit your local county or state bar association’s websites for more targeted information. 

Lawyer Referral Services 

You can also try some of the best lawyer referral websites like NetProReferral.com From there you will be able to select lawyers based on the referrals of other expert lawyers. So, your chance of getting to the best increases a lot. Apart from that, there are many other lawyer referrals services online that refer you to lawyers based on your legal needs. 

Lawyer Directory

There are some very useful lawyer directories that you can tap into for finding lawyer. One such example would be www.nolo.com/lawyers From here your will get directory of lawyers based on their practice area and location. So, it will narrow it down you search to make it faster. 

Experience and Expertise 

The most crucial aspect that you must keep in mind while looking for a lawyer is that how much experienced the lawyer is with the kind of legal help you need? How many similar cases they have handled and what were the results. 

The Payment Structure 

Paying your lawyers can be tricky. For most of us, the first thought that comes to mind when we think of hiring a lawyer is sky-high legal fees. So, get to know the remuneration amount and structure well before you hire your lawyer. There are basically three types of payments structure followed by most of the lawyers – flat rate, hourly and contingency based. 

Communication Process 

Ask how and when will you be able to communicate with your lawyer. How will you contact them in case of emergency? Will they be available like a friend or will there be fixed office hours? 

How Do You Personally Like the Lawyer? 

Mutual cooperation has a great role to play in bringing about the success of any legal contract between you and your lawyer. So, this should be another deciding factor while choosing one. How do you personally feel while working with the lawyer? 

Finding a good lawyer might not be an easy task but with the step by step suggestion to follow while looking for a lawyer will make the arduous task a quite easy one for you! So, start right away!