Hiring a Lawyer

1. Be able to understand what your lawyer plans to do and how much it will cost.
2. Be sure you understand what your lawyer tells you and ask if you aren't sure.
3. Feel trust in the person whom you plan to hire (you must maintain this throughout the relationship).
4. Ask for a written fee agreement.
5. Ask for references and check with the persons whose names you have been given.
6. Ask the lawyer for examples of cases similar to yours handled.
7. Ask the lawyer about recent trial experiences (winning or losing isn't as important as actually being involved in trial work).