Tuesday, June 16, 2009

Who Can You Get On The Case?: Finding The Right Lawyer

This is the first in another series of posts. This time, the topic is finding a lawyer. You've decided that you need a lawyer, for whatever reason. But there are so many lawyers! How do you find the right one for you?

Funny you should ask. The next few blog posts will focus on precisely that issue, and I hope to take you through some of the factors you should consider before picking a lawyer that will suit your needs, your expectations, and maybe even your pocketbook.

Topics to be addressed in this series are:
  • Which resources can you use to find a lawyer?
  • What kind of lawyer ("aggressive," "compassionate," or other marketing buzzwords) do you want?
  • How quickly can you expect to find a lawyer?
  • Where (i.e. geography) should you be looking for a lawyer?
  • What is your goal in having a lawyer?