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Tips 1 - Finding a lawyer is easy! You can check
the following resources:
- Phone
Book / Yellow Pages - There are dozens of ads in the
phone book for lawyers.
- State
Bar Associations - They work with lawyers and can help
you identify specializations.
- Recommendations
from Friends - The best ways to choose a lawyer is through
recommendations from friends who have had personal experience
with a lawyer.
- Referral
Services - A 3rd party service that will put you in
touch with the proper lawyer.
- Library
- Libraries have law directories that you can reference
for names.
- Search
the web. - There are lots of websites that will help
you find a lawyer.
- Flyers
or other advertisements - Because you have a coupon,
it doesn't mean you'll have a good lawyer. Certainly
an option for finding a lawyer but proceed with caution.
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Tips 2 - Make sure you know what everything is going to
cost before signing any legal papers. Are you working a contingency
agreement (you don't pay until the case is won), or will you
pay the lawyer by the hour? Will there be a retainer? What makes
the most sense for your situtation? Remember; a lawyer's hourly
wage can add up real fast!
Lawyer
Tips 3 - How to choose a lawyer: Call around and talk by
phone first. Ask yourself how experienced this lawyer is with
your situation, what is their hourly fee, what does that fee
cover, and will they sign a wage agreement prior to any activity.
Lawyer
Tips 4 - Be sure to ask your lawyer whether or not they
will be representing you or one of their associates.
Lawyer
Tips 5 - Ask your lawyer if they can provide an estimate
as to what they think your entire legal matter may cost.
Lawyer
Tips 6 - Be very honest with your lawyer. He or she can
not properly represent you if they don't have all the cards
on the table. Tell them the truth and leave no stone unturned.
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Tips 7 - Keep very detailed notes on every circumstance
of your legal matter. The more detailed you are, the more the
lawyer has to work with. These notes will also help you be consistent
with your testimony.
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Tips 8 - Do your best to avoid shady lawyers. Remember;
if it doesn't "feel" right, it probably isn't.
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Tips 9 - Be sure that your lawyer provides you copies of
all documents regarding your case.
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Tips 10 - Always remember; the lawyer should be looking
out for "your" best interests, not theirs. You are
paying them to help you.
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