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How do you decide which lawyer is best for you?

June 1, 2010 //  by James//  Leave a Comment

Last week I received a call from a prospective client who did what a lot of people try to do when they are looking for a lawyer – they try to do an impromptu “consultation” right there on the phone.  I’m a solo practitioner, so if I am not in the middle of something, I answer most calls that come my way.

Some of the common questions I get are:

  • How much do you charge?
  • How much is your “consultation”?
  • How long have you been doing this?
  • Where is your office?

Unfortunately, this approach doesn’t work for most people.  If you are looking for a lawyer, it is not a small investment.  You are in a situation, either by choice or through no fault of your own, where you need legal advice – and legal advice is a highly customizable commodity.  This is not something you should be price-shopping for.  Every case is unique, and every lawyer is different.

You are going to be working with this person very closely during the course of your representation.  Do yourself a favor – get as much information about the different lawyers your could meet with ahead of time (through websites, friends, online directories, etc.) and call 2-3 different lawyers.  See how you are treated by the receptionist, and potentially the lawyer.  Do you get a good feeling or not?

Pick a couple that you like, and go to see them.  Pay the fee for the initial consultation (I don’t do consultations – but a more thorough assessment of each client’s situation) and then make a decision.

Whatever you do, don’t try and make these decisions over the phone.  No attorney that is worth their fee will be willing to accept you as a client after a 10 minute phone consult anyway.

Category: Divorce - General, How We Work, Practical AdviceTag: Divorce Assessment, Initial Consultation

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