How to Select an Attorney Who Will Be
Responsive To Your Needs
and Obtain the Results That You Deserve
Melisande Hill & Cheryl Moin
with
Alain Massena (a well know Criminal Defense
Lawyer)
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Top 5 Questions to Ask a Prospective Attorney
1) How often will you hear from your attorney?
2) What are the different phases of litigation?
3) What is the expected length of litigation?
4) What are my responsibilities as a plaintiff?
5) What facts need to be established in order to prevail?
10 Biggest Mistakes People Make
When Hiring an
Attorney
to Represent Them
1) Choosing the wrong attorney from an unknown source.
2) Trying to negotiate with an insurance company without
professional
representation.
3) Giving a statement to an insurance company before consulting with
an experienced attorney.
4) Waiting too long to speak with an attorney after one sustains an
injury.
5) Having unrealistic expectations as to the length of litigation or
the ultimate outcome.
6) Not being entirely truthful with your attorney at the initial
interview and thereafter.
7) Not keeping attorneys immediately informed about any changes in
your medical condition.
8) Failure to inform your attorney when you are out of state, or
unavailable.
9) Not keeping personal contact information up to date.
10) Not keeping attorneys informed as to life cycle changes in the
family such as: death, divorce, extended illness.
Don't wonder
about your rights!
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