Top 5 Tips for Hiring an Attorney
                     Top 5 Tips for Hiring an 
Attorney
1. Know what type of attorney you need.
● Law, like medicine, is extremely specialized. The days when one attorney could 
practice every type of law are gone. The law changes too quickly and the stakes 
are too high for any one lawyer to know everything about every type of law.
● You should be very wary of any lawyer who promises too much or advertises for 
cases in nearly every field of law. It is an indication that their skill level in any one 
particular area may not be sufficient to handle your case, especially if it falls in a 
practice area in which they have only dabbled.
2. Check out social media sites.
● Fortunately, there are enough social media sites available to consumers that they 
can shop for attorneys before actually contacting one. We think the following sites 
are helpful to people looking for lawyers:
● Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn. These sites indicate the lawyer’s field of practice, 
their experience, their credentials, and endorsements from colleagues and former 
clients.
3. Check at law firm websites
● Nearly all law firms have websites now. The quality and content vary significantly. 
Some obviously have a larger amount of “puffery,” while others have more 
substantive content. Although it is tempting to be swayed by the amount of 
settlements or verdicts posted on a website, potential clients need to keep in mind 
that each and every case is different and that it is those differences, as much as 
the lawyer’s skill, that determine the outcome of any given case.
● When viewing a particular lawyer’s biography, pay particular attention to their 
professional activities and credentials.
4. Talk to your friends
● Ask your friends if they has best law firms in india or have attorneys as friends. 
Find out if they were pleased with their attorney. Did their attorney communicate 
with them well and explain the various steps of the case? Were they treated with 
respect? Did their attorney work hard for them? Did their attorney appear to be 
experienced in the particular area of law that matched their legal need?
● Were they pleased with the outcome of the case? A friend’s recommendation can’t 
necessarily substitute for doing your own investigation, but it can give you a place 
to focus your search.
5. Contact the attorney and ask questions
● Most law firm websites have a “web form” or a way for you to contact them. Some 
of the social media sites also have an email link to the attorney. Of course, you 
can also call and ask to speak to the attorney.
● They should also be willing to explain their fee structure. Their responses, and 
their responsiveness, should give you a better idea of whether this attorney would 
be a good fit for your case. You can also meet with several attorneys before 
making your final decision.
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