There you go. You have finally decided to hire a lawyer and that is a wise move. But you might have questions on where and how to start finding lawyers. Well, there is one primary question you should ask yourself, “Are there any lawyers near me?”, “Who are the lawyers near me?”
But before you start finding a lawyer, make sure you know what type of lawyer you really need. For example, you are dealing with bankruptcy, obviously, you should be looking for bankruptcy lawyers and ask yourself, “Are there any bankruptcy lawyers near me?”, “Which firm has the best bankruptcy lawyers in our area?”
There are actually several ways to find lawyers specializing in a practice area which your case belongs. What are they? Let’s find out below
1. Ask for personal references
You might want to go around and ask your family, friends, colleagues, or anyone whom you’ve known personally if they could recommend a law firm or a lawyer who specifically handles cases same as yours. Besides, personal recommendation is one of the most reliable sources for situations like this.
2. Ask a lawyer you know (if there is)
If you know someone who is a lawyer but does not specialize in the area of your case, you can ask him/her for a recommendation. Maybe he/she has colleagues who matches the type of lawyer you are looking for who are trustworthy, reliable, and skilled.
3. A famous lawyer in town
You probably have heard of a lawyer in town whom everyone knows because of a an excellent reputation and relationship with clients. You can consult such lawyer if his/her specialization is your case category, but if not, you can ask for a recommendation.
4. Search on databases
Do it yourself. You can make an attorney search on databases. It is actually a good source because apart from showing a list of lawyers, it also provides their practice area, location, disciplinary records, and lawyer reviews. Therefore, you can really pick the specific lawyer you need to manage your case.
5. Consult your local and state bar association
They can surely give you a list of credible lawyers because they have qualifications before a certain lawyer be included in their list. They will give a lawyer directory containing the names of lawyers in your area.
6. Advertisements
Advertisements are one source as well to find a lawyer where they give the practice area and the price range of a lawyer. However, just take extra measures in verifying that all the information they air are genuine.
You can use all those methods in finding a lawyer, yet you must still evaluate the referred lawyer or a lawyer you found through online searches through an interview and initial consultation. Besides, you make the final decision in the end.
Just keep in mind that in choosing the right lawyer to work with, you don’t solely look at how a good speaker he/she is. You must be comfortable first talking and interacting to such lawyer.
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26 Court St # 2211
Brooklyn, NY 11242, USA
718-855-6840
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