Keep These Points In Mind When Choosing An Attorney

October 23, 2019 • By Jessica L. Torres

When researching the best representation to have by your side, it’s necessary to keep in mind several factors:

• Experience - Choose an attorney who has experience in the type of case you need assistance with. Most attorneys specialize in one or two types of law. Research the attorney online or ask questions during the initial interview to make sure the attorney is capable of handling your case.

• Ability to listen - Make sure the attorney is a good listener and that he or she is making note of all the critical facts and dates regarding your case.

• Communication - It is important to select an attorney with whom you feel like you can communicate all your issues and trust that he or she will understand you and be there for you.

• Time commitment - While having an understanding that the attorney will be hard at work on your case is important, it is equally important to understand that he or she will not be communicating with you every day. If you have an attorney that is constantly updating you, that might be a sign that he or she is not very busy, which is not necessarily good.

• Initial interview - Bring all the documents that you have. The attorney will look through them and decide which documents will be necessary. Giving the attorney all the information available to you will help them in preparing a solid game plan and not be surprised with new facts discovered along the way.

Most importantly, once you have selected an attorney be patient and understanding.  Your attorney will have multiple clients, which makes them experienced in their field, a characteristic you want them to have. 

Even when your attorney is not communicating to you every single step, it doesn’t mean he or she is not working on your case.  Trust that you have made an informed selection and leave your issues in your attorney’s hands.