How to Know You’ve Found the Lawyer for Your Case

There are many reasons you might need a lawyer. Perhaps you had a slip and fall,

experienced discrimination at work or are facing a wrongful conviction (here’s how to

get help for a wrongful conviction). Or maybe you had an accident whilst driving.

Whatever the reason, it can be difficult to know whether you’ve found the lawyer for

you, especially if you haven’t needed legal representation before. The legal system

can be confusing and stressful, so you need to know that your lawyer will work hard

to get the best outcome for your case. But how do you know if you’ve found the

lawyer that is suited to you?

They have a good track record

 

Your lawyer should have plenty of experience in their field and will have a good track

record for cases like yours. You can find out about a lawyer’s track record by

meeting up with them in person and asking the right questions. If they are able to

demonstrate similar cases that have had successful outcomes, the chances are

you’ve found the lawyer for you.

They communicate well

 

Lawyers should always be effective communicators. They speak to clients,

witnesses and other lawyers daily, and know how to use the art of language to get

tangible results. Your lawyer should be an excellent communicator, and should

always keep you up to date with the events of your case. They will speak clearly and

won’t use an excessive amount of legal jargon. They should always check in with

you to make sure you understand what is happening and what the next steps are. If

your lawyer isn’t communicating well and you often feel confused or out of the loop,

you may not have the one for you. Make sure you address this early on, and get

representation elsewhere if necessary.

They are highly recommended

 

Your lawyer may have been recommended to you by a friend or family member. This

person will know you well and will understand what you need from your legal

representation. Alternatively, the lawyer may have a number of positive reviews and

recommendations online. Wherever the recommendation comes from, others will

have received an excellent service and want you to benefit from this particular lawyer

or law firm.

You trust them

 

The most important factor in a lawyer-client relationship is trust. A lawyer will

represent you if the case goes to trial, and therefore you need to know that they have

your best interests at heart and will do the job properly. If you don’t trust your lawyer,

the relationship will be negative and stressful, and you won’t be able to let them do

their job. So, you’ll know you’ve found the lawyer for your case if you feel you can

fully trust them. If you’re able to acknowledge the fact that they are a trained

professional with experience in the field and let them get on with their job, then this is

the lawyer for you.