slide 1: Buddika Kadurugamuwa - Tips for Finding the Right
Lawyer
Choosing the right legal professional to represent you is one of the most
significant things you can do to help your personal injury case. Choosing the best
attorney for your particular situation can help deliver you with the support and
expertise you need for a more optimal outcome in your case. Although as a
Consultant Solicitor Buddika Kadurugamuwa says that there are many things
to consider when deciding which attorney is right for you the procedure can be
relatively straightforward. Here are a few aspects to help you decide if a certain
lawyer is right for your case.
Dont be afraid to shop around:
Finding a great lawyer normally takes a bit more time than basically looking in the
phonebook. One technique to locating an attorney is to acquire a recommendation
from people in you community. Talking to others who have knowledgeable the
same legal problem is a good place to begin your search. Businesses who offer
services in the legal area you are interested may also be able to offer you a referral.
The attorney-client connection is a unique one and it is important to remember that
people will have different results to an attorneys working style than you might.
Discovering an attorney that you feel comfortable working with is your ultimate
goal. An attorney directory is a different way of finding an attorney you might be
interested in operating with. Directory sites will produce a list of attorneys meeting
the search criteria that you plug in. Many attorney directories are available on the
web and finding a good directory is important so that you will not get
overwhelmed in the beginning of your search. A good and extensive directory will
provide you a profile that tells you a little about each attorney their experience and
where they went to school. Few directories manage certain criteria that an attorney
must meet in order to be listed in their directory. Understanding a directorys
criteria will not only save you time in your search but will also enable you to find
an attorney with the qualifications you are looking for.
slide 2: Websites cannot assure the quality of legal representation you will obtain and the
choice to hire an attorney is a personal and significant decision that should never
be based solely on websites recommendations. However knowing where to start
your search for an attorney and knowing a websites approval criteria can take a lot
of the guesswork out of finding the best attorney for you. The result from an
attorney search should be able to offer you with an attorneys current position
where he/she went to law school and when he/she graduated a short specialized
summary his/her primary practice area and contact information. Lastly You will
want to implement a directory that limits the number of results so that you can
begin to contact some of the attorneys on their list. Do not be afraid to contact a
few attorneys and to keep contacting attorneys until you find the one who is right
for you and your unique situation.
Ask Questions:
When looking for the right attorney you may have plenty of inquiries on your
mind. Knowing which queries to ask can help finding a possible attorney that
much easier. It is important to keep in mind most attorneys will not offer any legal
advice prior to you retaining them however that should not shy you away from
requesting plenty of other questions. Taking the time to make a short list of
inquiries think: a short interview will definitely prove useful. The following are a
few prospective questions you may want to consider inquiring:
slide 3: - How many years of practical experience do you have handing cases similar to
mine
- What are the achievable results from pursuing this matter
- How do you keep customers informed of what is happening as the case proceeds
- How long will you assume it to take to resolve this matter
- Do you charge a flat or an hourly rate and how much
- Whats a acceptable approximate figure for a total bill
- Can participants of your staff at a lower rate handle some of the work
Many attorneys will be satisfied to answer these inquiries for you and may even
offer to meet with you for a quick consultation. Obtaining a feel for the attorneys
practice is always a good idea.
Do your research:
As a Consultant Solicitor and a philanthropist Buddika Kadurugamuwa says
that once you have collected a few names of attorneys and have even spoken to
some it is important to find out a bit more information before you sign a retainer
agreement. Attorneys are held to certain specifications and must maintain their
licensees in good standing within their state of practice. Each state has its own
slide 4: business that investigates or acts upon complaints filed against lawyers. Your state
keeps current records of registration and discipline information for lawyers
licensed to practice in the state and can confirm that a specific attorney is a
member in good standing at times a moderate cost is involved. Certain websites
will not enable attorneys with a history of disciplinary action to register with their
website. Finding a collection of attorneys that has mandates this standard will help
you as you begin your background search of prospective attorneys. Selecting an
attorney is a big task and being a smart consumer can help you get the legal
representation you need. Many people feel stressed or intimidated when meeting
lawyers but you should keep in mind that you are the one doing the hiring and it is
important that you are pleased with the representation you will receive. Starting
with the above recommendations as well as paying attention to the personal
chemistry between you and an attorney will start you on the right track to finding
your ideal attorney.