Finding the Right Attorney: Tips for Securing Top Legal Representation

The Expert Podcast

Introduction

• Exploring why hiring an attorney can be challenging.
• Comparing hiring an attorney to hiring other service providers, like a roofing company.

Why Attorneys Are Selective

• Attorneys differ from other professionals because they cannot guarantee a successful outcome.
• Law firms are cautious about taking cases with uncertain outcomes to avoid disappointing clients.

Criteria for Attorneys

• Practice Area: Attorneys specialize in specific areas of law (e.g., criminal defense, family law, civil litigation). Ensure your case aligns with their practice area.
• Client Compatibility: Law firms often prefer clients who fit their desired client profile and communication style.
• Case Viability: Attorneys assess the probability of winning and the feasibility of the case. They prefer cases with a higher chance of success and reasonable costs.

Finding the Right Attorney

• Research:
  • Use Google Maps to find law firms within a 20-30 mile radius.
  • Filter results based on your case type (e.g., criminal defense, civil litigation).
• Initial Contact:
  • Reach out to 14 law firms with a concise message about your case.
  • Avoid providing too much detail initially to prevent dissuading potential attorneys.

Contacting Law Firms

• Emailing:
  • Send a brief, standardized message to each law firm requesting a consultation.
  • Use online forms on law firm websites for initial contact.

Follow-Up

• Responses:
  • Expect replies from 5-6 firms out of 14.
  • Evaluate responses and schedule consultations with interested firms.
• Consultations:
  • Discuss your case succinctly and provide only necessary information.
  • Evaluate the fit of each attorney based on their responses and expertise.

Conclusion

• Summary of the hiring process and its complexities.
• Encouragement to follow the outlined steps for successful attorney hiring.

Additional Resources

• For further questions or to schedule a consultation, visit ActualHuman.com.
• Offers live one-on-one consultations with experts in various fields.

Outro

• Thank you for tuning in to Actual Human Advisory on Describe TV.
• Reminder of available consultation services and expertise in various business and legal areas.