by Traverse Legal, reviewed by Enrico Schaefer - October 12, 2004 - Choosing a Lawyer
You have a right to smart, aggressive legal services.
The most common complaint we hear from prospective clients is that they had no ability to analyze lawyers or law firms before hiring an attorney.
So how do you find a good attorney?
You don't need just any attorney, but a good one who delivers legal value for each legal dollar spent. The truth is that there are some good answers to this fundamental question.
Trade secrets about legal services:
Before you make a decision about which lawyer to retain, educate and prepare yourself. Any lawyer that does not want to answer the tough questions is probably not the one you should hire.
Finding a business lawyer with experience: Wouldn't it be smart to find out what you need to know about retaining top-drawer legal talent before you hire a lawyer?
The first advice that we give is to approach any lawyer as a smart consumer. Be ready to seek other counsel if you feel uncomfortable with your prospective counsel during your initial contacts. Discuss budgets and expectations early and often. Ask detailed questions about the law firm, the attorney you are speaking to and prior experience handling matters like yours.
As a founding partner of Traverse Legal, PLC, he has more than thirty years of experience as an attorney for both established companies and emerging start-ups. His extensive experience includes navigating technology law matters and complex litigation throughout the United States.
This page has been written, edited, and reviewed by a team of legal writers following our comprehensive editorial guidelines. This page was approved by attorney Enrico Schaefer, who has more than 20 years of legal experience as a practicing Business, IP, and Technology Law litigation attorney.
