Tuesday, September 17, 2013

Is your lawyer familiar with handling cases like yours?

When you have a consultation with a lawyer, there are many things to consider in determining if you are meeting with the right lawyer for your case. One thing to consider is whether or not the lawyer has current experience in legal claims that are similar to yours.

For instance, you may have a consultation with a personal injury lawyer because you want to discuss a medical malpractice case. However, just because the attorney works in personal injury law, it does not automatically mean that he or she is well-versed in medical malpractice cases. The lawyer may focus more on automobile accidents instead. Or, even if the lawyer has knowledge and experience in medical malpractice cases, his or her focus may be in a different area, like birth injuries, but you may need a lawyer for a surgical mistake.

It’s important to hire a lawyer who has experience pertaining to your specific legal needs so that you can receive the best representation possible. He or she will know the right types of evidence to collect and how to work with the appropriate professionals to build the best case for your claim.

Use the Riverside County Bar Association Lawyer Referral Services to match you with an experienced lawyer for your specific legal needs. If you have questions regarding meeting with an attorney, please do not hesitate to contact us.

If you are not in Riverside County, there are other bar associations that offer Lawyer Referral Services such as the Bar Association of San Francisco, Chicago Bar Association, and Brooklyn Bar Association.


The materials in this blog are for informational purposes only, and are not guaranteed to be correct, complete, or current, and should not be relied on as legal advice. You should consult with a lawyer if you need help with a legal matter and not rely on anything you read on this blog or elsewhere on the web.

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