Choosing the right attorney usually comes with time restraints and stress. If it is not, then you are lucky but for most people, they hire an attorney when a legal situation has come upon them and he or she must move wisely. Below, I offer some tips as to how to choose the right attorney for your case:
- Choose a lawyer that is part of the local legal community where your case will be heard
- Choose a lawyer that focuses on the area of law that you need help with
- Choose a lawyer with experience in that field
- Do not choose the cheapest lawyer, there is a reason why the price is so low
- Choose a lawyer you feel comfortable confiding in
- Understand the legal fees and how they are calculated
- Make sure the lawyer you hire is the lawyer that attends court with you
- Work with a lawyer that tells you both the strengths and weakness of your case
- Work with a lawyer that believes in your case
As I know this is very brief but these are simple points to stick to. You do not want to hire an attorney four hours away to handle a case that is local for you (opposing counsel will drag him or her to court just to make it hard for you to win your case). Anyway, be careful as to who you hire and make sure you feel they will give your case their all.
While our main loaction is in Jersey City, New Jersey, we work with individuals who have legal disputes throughout the State of New Jersey. We can discuss your situation and create a custom made action plan for your case. To learn more, contact our Jersey City Divorce and Family Law Team.
