Before you hire a lawyer, it’s important to find out certain information about his or her background. Remember to ask these three questions during your consultation with a lawyer?

1. Have you handled many cases similar to mine?

There are many lawyers out there and not all of them have the same type of experience. For example, some lawyers may practice criminal law while others focus only on civil cases. It’s important to hire a lawyer who has experience handling cases like yours. If you were charged with a DUI, you don’t to hire a lawyer who only has experience with lawsuits.

2. What are your fees?

Before you hire a lawyer to take your case, it’s important to find out about his or her fees. This will help you avoid a lot of confusion and arguments down the road. Lawyers typically charge by the hour, establish a flat fee or work on a contingency basis. If a lawyer charges a contingency fee, he or she will only get paid if you receive a favorable judgement or settlement in your case.

Make sure to get the fee agreement in writing and read it over carefully before signing it.

3. How Many Cases Do You Currently Have?

During your consultation with a lawyer, find out about his or her caseload. If a lawyer is working on a lot of cases right now, he or she might not have enough time to spend on your case.

On the other hand, you also don’t want to hire a lawyer who has very few cases. It might mean that he or she is inexperienced or doesn’t have a good reputation.

Don’t hesitate to ask a lawyer for references. If you can contact a lawyer’s former clients, they may tell you about their experiences with him or her.

Schedule a Consultation

If you need to hire a lawyer, schedule a consultation with one today. During your meeting, you can ask him or her all the questions you want. A consultation also gives a lawyer a chance to find out more about your case and what your goals and wishes are.

The good news is that most lawyers don’t charge a fee for an initial consultation. That means you have nothing to lose by speaking to one. The sooner you schedule a consultation, the sooner he or she can get started working on your case.