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7 Tips for Picking a Lawyer
It’s important to find the right lawyer for your situation!
Why would you need a lawyer?
 People need lawyers for various reasons.
 Divorce, personal injuries from a car accident caused by
negligence, or driving while under the influence are
common reasons for needing a lawyer.
 However, there are endless scenarios of people in
situations that need a lawyer’s help.
 The trick is finding the right lawyer for the situation. The
following slides will show you how to do just that:
1. Determine the type of lawyer.
 Determine the type of lawyer you’ll need for your
situation. Here are some examples of the most common
types of lawyers people need:
 Criminal defense lawyer
 Personal injury lawyer
 Family lawyer
 Bankruptcy lawyer
 Corporate lawyer
 Estate planning lawyer
2. Interview your candidates.
 Most lawyers provide a free consultation to anyone
interested in working with them. During these
consultations, ask the following questions:
 What experience do you have in your type of legal matter?
 How long have you been in practice?
 What is your track record of success?
 Do you have any special skills or certifications?
 What are your fees and how are they structured?
 Do you outsource any key legal tasks for functions?
3. Consult your resources.
 The Martindale-Hubbell
Law Directory (found
online at Martindale.com)
is a great resource for
people wanting
information about a law
firm and its lawyers.
 You can also talk to
friends and family to see if
they have worked with
excellent attorneys they
would recommend.
4. Talk to other attorneys.
 Ask lawyers what they know about the skill and
reputation of other lawyers. This is a good way to find out
the ethics, demeanor, practice habits, competence
level, and reputation of the lawyers you’re interested in.
5. Do a background check.
 Contact the lawyer disciplinary agency in your state to
find out if the lawyer is in good standing as a member of
the bar. You should also always check references,
especially if you found your lawyer via the Internet.
6. Tour the lawyer’s office.
 Request a quick tour of the lawyer’s law office. Make a
mental note of whether the office is neat, organized,
well-run, and efficient. Look for red flags like unhappy
staff members, messy areas, and overall chaos.
7. Pay attention to how you feel.
 Don’t forget to consult your gut feeling. If you feel calm
and at ease about your choice, then you’ve probably
picked a good lawyer. If you’re still feeling stressed and
anxious after you’ve made a decision, you may need to
take a step back and reevaluate your choices.
Call an Attorney Today
 If you’re looking for a lawyer in Utah that offers criminal
defense services, call The Advocate Attorney today.
 Our lawyers have years of experience negotiating
effective resolutions in order to achieve favorable
outcomes for our clients.
 Visit our website theadvocateattorney.com or call us at
(801) 675-4232 to learn more about us and to see if we
are the right fit for you.

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7 Tips for Picking a Lawyer

  • 1. 7 Tips for Picking a Lawyer It’s important to find the right lawyer for your situation!
  • 2. Why would you need a lawyer?  People need lawyers for various reasons.  Divorce, personal injuries from a car accident caused by negligence, or driving while under the influence are common reasons for needing a lawyer.  However, there are endless scenarios of people in situations that need a lawyer’s help.  The trick is finding the right lawyer for the situation. The following slides will show you how to do just that:
  • 3. 1. Determine the type of lawyer.  Determine the type of lawyer you’ll need for your situation. Here are some examples of the most common types of lawyers people need:  Criminal defense lawyer  Personal injury lawyer  Family lawyer  Bankruptcy lawyer  Corporate lawyer  Estate planning lawyer
  • 4. 2. Interview your candidates.  Most lawyers provide a free consultation to anyone interested in working with them. During these consultations, ask the following questions:  What experience do you have in your type of legal matter?  How long have you been in practice?  What is your track record of success?  Do you have any special skills or certifications?  What are your fees and how are they structured?  Do you outsource any key legal tasks for functions?
  • 5. 3. Consult your resources.  The Martindale-Hubbell Law Directory (found online at Martindale.com) is a great resource for people wanting information about a law firm and its lawyers.  You can also talk to friends and family to see if they have worked with excellent attorneys they would recommend.
  • 6. 4. Talk to other attorneys.  Ask lawyers what they know about the skill and reputation of other lawyers. This is a good way to find out the ethics, demeanor, practice habits, competence level, and reputation of the lawyers you’re interested in.
  • 7. 5. Do a background check.  Contact the lawyer disciplinary agency in your state to find out if the lawyer is in good standing as a member of the bar. You should also always check references, especially if you found your lawyer via the Internet.
  • 8. 6. Tour the lawyer’s office.  Request a quick tour of the lawyer’s law office. Make a mental note of whether the office is neat, organized, well-run, and efficient. Look for red flags like unhappy staff members, messy areas, and overall chaos.
  • 9. 7. Pay attention to how you feel.  Don’t forget to consult your gut feeling. If you feel calm and at ease about your choice, then you’ve probably picked a good lawyer. If you’re still feeling stressed and anxious after you’ve made a decision, you may need to take a step back and reevaluate your choices.
  • 10. Call an Attorney Today  If you’re looking for a lawyer in Utah that offers criminal defense services, call The Advocate Attorney today.  Our lawyers have years of experience negotiating effective resolutions in order to achieve favorable outcomes for our clients.  Visit our website theadvocateattorney.com or call us at (801) 675-4232 to learn more about us and to see if we are the right fit for you.