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Choosing a lawyer to represent you in a legal matter is
perhaps one of the most important and daunting decisions you
will ever make. More than any other aspect of a case, choosing
the right lawyer is critical to getting the most favorable
resolution of your legal matter. Contrary to popular opinion,
all lawyers are not the same. Skills, experience, dedication,
strategy and energy vary widely among attorneys.
As a client, you should ask your potential attorney about
his or her experience, workload, skills and dedication to
your legal matter. It could be that the attorney is too busy
to handle your case in an efficient and successful manner.
Before hiring an attorney, you must trust that the attorney
will always act in your best interests, keep you informed
about the status and progress of your legal matter, and return
your phone calls promptly. It’s a shame that many attorneys
don’t promptly return clients' phone calls, but it’s
also a reality. If you don’t have a very high degree
of trust and confidence in your attorney, you should get another
one.
Once you select an attorney, it is important that the attorney
thoroughly explain how much you will be charged for attorney
fees and expenses, how often you will be invoiced, and any
interest or service charges you will incur for late payments.
All fee agreements should be in writing.
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