How to choose a lawyer for case !

HOW DO I CHOOSE A LAWYER?

Ask following question to yourself after meeting few lawyers

1. Comfort Level - Are you comfortable telling the lawyer your personal information and can you trust him or her with intimate details? Does the lawyer seem interested in solving your problem? 

2. Credentials - How long has the lawyer been in practice? Has the lawyer worked on other cases similar to yours? Does he brag too much or too little?

3. Cost -   How are the lawyer's fees structured - flat fee or appearance or hourly basis? Can the lawyer estimate the cost of your case? Do the fees include miscellaneous expenditure like photocopy, typing etc? 

4. Office/Chamber Location - Is the lawyer's office conveniently located? Is it near metro or does it have sufficient parking space?

5. Communication - How does he plan to communicate with you? Email or phone? A good lawyer will tell you the time to call him.

6. Feedback/progress - How does lawyer will update about your case/result daily orders?

7. Who Will Do the Work -  Does the lawyer has solo practice or he has people with him and who will work on your case Junior advocates or interns or the experienced associate advocate?

Not sure what to talk to a lawyer, when you meet him for initial discussion of your case try asking him following questions:-                      

• How long have you been in practice?
• How many cases like mine have you handled?
• How often do you settle cases out of court?
• What are your fees and costs?
• What are the next steps? 
• What are the possible outcomes of my case?
• What are my alternatives in resolving the matter?
• Approximately how long will it will take to resolve? 
• Do you recommend mediation or arbitration?
• How will you let me know about what's happening in my case?
• What kind of approach will you take - aggressive and unyielding, or will you work to reach a reasonable settlement?

The above is illustrative guide to talk to select a competent lawyer for your case!