- 1. Does the attorney understand your goals?
- 2. Does the attorney listen, identify issues, and seem to be in tune with your needs?
- 3. Does s/he speak understandably or in "legaleze"?
- 4. Does the attorney have experience in the area of law you need, or does s/he
primarily practice in another area?
- 5. How has s/he handled other cases like yours?
- 6. Have you compared different attorneys' retainer fees and their approaches to
your case?
- 7. How long has the attorney been in practice?
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- 8. How much experience has s/he had in the courtroom?
- 9. Will the attorney personally handle your case or will another attorney or paralegal be
your primary contact?
- 10. Does the attorney openly and directly address your concerns? Answer your questions?
Discuss his/her fees?
- 11. Can you review the Fee Agreement at home or are you pressured to sign right away?
- 12. Does the attorney explain the law, level with you, and explore options?
- 13. Does the attorney carry malpractice insurance? (Note: More 50%
in Arizona do not.)
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