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Your chosen lawyer has the experience needed to handle your case. Don't be taken in by first impressions only, although they are definitely important. Ask your potential lawyer if he or she has handled similar cases before, how many, and what the outcomes were. You will need someone who can openly discuss their background dealing in similar cases, and who is willing to disclose the outcomes to you.

Why would an attorney turn down your case? One consideration is the injury. You need to prove injury in order to win your case. Also, a case without an injury - or with only a minor injury - isn't worth the risk for the attorney. For example, if you were given the wrong medication by the pharmacist and took it for a week before you noticed, you'll no doubt be angry. But unless you were injured, you probably don't have a good case. On the other hand, if taking the wrong medication caused a permanent condition or injury, you could sue for medical expenses, lifelong care costs, pain and suffering, etc. An attorney is more likely to take this case.



You can find an attorney numerous ways. Do not hire an attorney that is a "jack of all trades" because they are "masters of none." Divorce is a specialized area with complicated and numerous areas and pitfalls for the uninitiated. Would you go to a general practitioner for a shoulder injury? I doubt it so why would you not find a specialist for your divorce?

Legal matching services will put you in touch with lawyers. The next step is to use resources on the web that allow you to review the lawyer's reputation and dealings with clients. BBB and Yelp are some great examples of these types of resources. Many lawyers are listed on these websites with detailed reviews.

If you have questions about the status of your case will the lawyer you meet with call you back, or will you get a call from some paralegal you've never met before? When you call the office will you have to give them a file number for them to know who you are and what's going on with your case, or will the attorney have these facts at his fingertips?

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Note: It is not absolutely necessary that she has handled a case identical to yours but if yours is an unusual case her specific experience could be a big plus.

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