March 21, 2018 by admin.nugent
Lawyers, like everything else in life, come in all forms. Some are good. Others are bad, and a few are excellent. What are the signs of a good lawyer? You need an excellent lawyer if you want to win your case, but it’s not easy for people unfamiliar with the legal system to separate the wheat from the chaff. This doesn’t mean you have to resign yourself to a mediocre attorney, though. A little education coupled with the desire to be a good advocate for yourself can help you get what you need.
Signs of a Good Lawyer
- He or she values your time and his or her own time. This may mean encouraging you to get to the point or limiting how frequently he or she responds to emails; a lawyer who endlessly wastes time will not be able to manage his or her time sufficiently well to put up a good fight.
- He or she promptly returns phone calls or emails within 2-3 business days.
- Your lawyer tells you about your case’s weaknesses. A lawyer who tells you your case is a “slam dunk” may not have a good understanding of the facts or law. He or she might also be doing anything to
- Your attorney offers you advice about what you can do now to improve the long-term prospects for your case. This may include telling you that an idea you have is no good or that you need to change the way you interact with your ex.
- Good family lawyers specialize in family law, not family law and 10 other specialties. It’s impossible to keep up with all the nuances of family law if you’re also trying to do it for dozens of other areas of the law.
- She or he is willing to explain the legal strategy to you and to accept your input. Accepting input doesn’t mean doing everything you want, though; a good lawyer will tell you when a specific course of action is a bad idea.
What to Ask Your Divorce Attorney
- How long have you practiced family law?
- Have you ever been disciplined by the Bar?
- What is the best case scenario for my case? The worst case scenario?
- What can I do to improve my chances of winning?
- What are my case’s most significant strengths and weaknesses?
- How long will it take to litigate my case?
- How much will it cost to litigate my case?
- How frequently will you give me updates?
- What information do you need from me? Are there specific documents or other pieces of evidence that can improve my case’s outcome?
- Can I talk to references?
- Will anyone else, such as an associate or paralegal, work on my case?
- Who will be my primary point of contact?
You deserve a lawyer who respects you and your values and who will represent your interests. Don’t waste your time and money on someone who is sub-par. By doing a little research on the front end, you can save yourself lots of misery down the road.
If you want to learn more please contact The Law Offices of Nugent Zborowski @ 561-844-1200
The Law Offices of Nugent Zborowski
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www.nugentlawfirm.com
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