Summary
Many lawyers specialize in different types of law. A list of different specialties can help you determine which kind of specialist you need. If you can't figure out what type of lawyer you need, ask one who is in general practice. He or she will direct you to the necessary specialty if needed.
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Once you identify a lawyer or lawyers that have the expertise you need, interview each to determine which works best for you and the situation. Prepare a list of questions ahead of time. Our Prioritizer will help you add questions as you think of them. You can then push a button and reorder the questions to your priority before the meeting.
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Lawyers 101How Can I Learn About A Lawyer's Expertise And History?
- Most state bar association websites allow searches of individual lawyers to see if he or she is in good standing as a layer, or whether the person has faced disciplinary action. You can find your state bar association through the American Bar Association's web site.
- Avvo.com ranks lawyers by a score of 1 to 10.
- LawyerRatingz.com rates lawyers on a scale of 1 to 5. The reviews contain comments by clients.
- Martindale.com has includes peer review ratings of individual lawyers by other lawyers.
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