Find a Qualified Attorney to Assist You

Many people, at some point in their lives, will need an attorney to help them through a difficult situation. When the time comes, those people are already overwhelmed by their circumstances and may not know how to find the best attorney for their problem. They often fail to ask some of the most basic questions to determine which attorney to hire. There are so many types of legal problems and so many attorneys from which to choose, how will you know if you even need a lawyer? And, if so, how can you possibly find the right one? At AttorneyClientMatch.com, we hope to help you find the answers.

We believe, at the very least, you should be armed with these very important questions before making the decision to retain a lawyer:

  1. Is he or she a member in good standing of their State Bar Association and have they ever been disciplined by their State Bar Association? A Bar Association is an organization of lawyers. Becoming a member of the state bar association is mandatory for the practice of law in many states. You will want to determine if the attorney is in fact a member of the State Bar Association, as not all attorneys are registered.  It is also important to know if the attorney is currently in good standing with their State Bar Association and whether they have ever been disciplined by the association.   This is often and very good indication of the attorney's ethics as well as how they may handle your needs.  

  2. How long has the attorney been practicing law? If the facts of your case have the potential for significant litigation, we suggest you consider only attorneys who have practiced law at least 10 years. There are many good attorneys who have practiced for a shorter time, but if the case involves significant litigation, we believe 10 years is a minimum for the supervising attorney handling the case. It is important to understand that it is common for less experienced attorneys to also work on the case under the supervision of a more experienced lawyer.  It is also worth evaluating how much of the attorney's practice is devoted to your type of matter.  If you have suffered a personal injury, you will want an attorney that devotes the majority of his time to car accidents, premises liability, motorcycle accidents, animal attack, disability claims, or workers' compensation cases.  Do not make the mistake of hiring an attorney who only dabbles in the area in which you need help.  You want to hire an attorney who has developed a significant level of expertise in their field by practicing for a number of years.   

  3. Is the attorney highly rated by independent authorities? There are a number of well-respected organizations that rate attorneys, including Martindale-Hubbell, AVVO, Best Lawyers in America, Legal Elite, and Super Lawyers. Most of these rating systems are based on the opinions of other attorneys and judges in the community. They rate lawyers on factors such as his/her commitment to ethics, legal knowledge, communication skills, and other characteristics common to top attorneys.  They also often times categorize attorneys by their types of practice, such as car accident lawyers, or injury attorneys.  While you will still want to meet with your potential attorney in person prior to hiring them, this is also something worth reviewing.

  4. Does he or she have at least $1,000,000 of legal malpractice insurance in place to protect their clients and have they ever had a legal malpractice judgment entered against them? (Even good attorneys can make mistakes.)   All practicing attorneys should have legal malpractice insurance should a claim ever be made against them regarding by a client.  If the attorney has had a legal malpractice judgment entered against them, it is important for you to know about the judgment so that you can determine whether they are qualified to handle your case.

  5. Does the attorney have references from prior clients who have been satisfied with their services? Generally, a good attorney will have testimonials from prior clients which you can review.  Some of these may be available online, or you can request a list of prior clients from the attorney.  You will also want to be sure to look at reviews for your type of case.  For example, if you need an accident attorney, review what types of results they have gotten for others that have been injured.  
Some other questions you may want to ask a potential attorney are:

1. Will they outsource any aspects or legal functions of your case?
2. Will there be any additional costs for your case, such as filing fees, postage or copy fees?
3. Will you have a written representation agreement with them?
4. How will they notify you of any developments in your case?

Once you have had the opportunity to meet with the potential attorney to discuss your case, you may want to ask yourself the following questions before deciding whether or not to retain them:

1. Did the attorney answer your questions in a prompt and professional manner?
2. Are you comfortable with the fee arrangement and any other associates costs for your representation?
3. Do you feel comfortable with the attorney and confident of their skills and expertise?

Regardless who you choose you retain to represent your interests, there is no guarantee of a “win.” The success of each case depends upon the facts of your particular situation.  However, by retaining a well qualified attorney, you will have the best opportunity for your legal matter to have a fair and balanced outcome.

It is important to note, "AttorneyClientMatch.com" is not a lawyer referral service. Rather, we are simply a group of attorneys who believe that we have the background, qualifications and resources to properly pursue a legal matter.

To search for well qualified attorneys, please click here. The attorney with whom you are matched will have the experience, reputation and credentials discussed above. We wish you the best of luck with your legal matter.

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We will match you with a well-qualified attorney at NO COST to you. For injury related matters, all attorneys work on a contingency fee basis. This means that you pay no fees unless your case is resolved by verdict, or by a settlement that you approve. Each attorney that we match you with through this website has satisfied the 5 Key Qualifications which we believe are important for any attorney representing individuals, families, or businesses.

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