Looking beyond the hourly rate when selecting a lawyer

When considering which lawyer to work with, there are multiple factors to keep in mind; however, what many people tend to focus on is the hourly rate for attorneys. Certainly, it is important to maintain a budget for such a venture, but be wary about selecting a lawyer simply because he/she is less expensive than another.

Lawyers provide hourly rates based on their experience and results. Typically, the more experience a lawyer has, the higher the hourly rates are. For example, while a lawyer may have a higher hourly rate than other lawyers, he/she can get the legal matter resolved in a much timelier fashion. At the same time, an attorney who may have less experience in the field can still offer solid legal advice and representation. Therefore, there should be other things to consider than simply the hourly rate such as: the lawyer’s background and results, personality and how well you think you would work with him/her, and the lawyer’s skillset.

Looking beyond the hourly rate will help you obtain strong legal representation that better suits your needs.

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