When hiring new attorneys for your firm, you need to ask the right questions to get a true sense of their fit for the position. Here are seven lawyer interview questions to pose to make sure their skills, experience and character traits are the best fit with your firm’s needs. What technical skills do you […]
5 Questions to Ask an Attorney BEFORE You Hire Them!
1. What type of cases do you generally handle? This is a question you should ask right off the bat. If the attorney doesn’t specialize (or regularly work) on cases relating to your legal issue, find someone else! There are plenty of lawyers out there, so find one that is in your niche. A specialized […]
5 Great Ways to Hire a Lawyer to Represent You
You’ve seen enough TV shows and movies. You know the drill. When you’re facing something serious though, such as drug or criminal charges, you know that DIY lawyering won’t cut it. You need to lawyer up, but you also don’t want someone whose only qualification is “I’m available.” Finding the right attorney though can be […]
Top 3 Factors in Selecting a Law Firm
At some point, almost everyone is going to need the guidance and support of an attorney. Whether it is for family law, to help to settle a personal or professional dispute or get support following a personal injury, having an attorney can help to ensure that your rights are properly represented. When you do need […]
What Is The Next Step After Hiring A Lawyer?
Once you have hired a lawyer, the attorney will notify the Court that you have a lawyer. This is done by filing an Entry of Appearance in your case, along with a demand for discovery (evidence) in the State’s possession. Filing this Entry and related documents notifies the State that we are handling the case, […]
WHAT IS THE ROLE OF A PERSONAL INJURY LAWYER?
Personal injury lawyers are civil litigators who represent clients – commonly referred to as plaintiffs – alleging psychological or physical injury as result of negligence or careless acts by another person, company, entity, government agency or organization. Personal injury lawyers practice in an area known as tort law. This area of law specializes in civic […]
5 Things to Know About Hiring a Family Law Attorney
Family lawyers are very common, but what should you know about hiring one? This guide lists 5 things to know about hiring a family law attorney. According to the latest data, there are more than 63,000 family law practices in the United States. Are you thinking about hiring a family attorney to help you with your case? […]
7 Key Reasons Why You Should Set Up Your Own Law Firm
If you have experience within law and are interested in pursuing it in the long term, then it might be time to set up your own law firm. And once you have a professional business plan in place that documents your startup lifecycle strategy, there’s no reason why it can’t become a success. However, the decision to start your […]
5 Steps to Establishing a Family Law Firm
Earning a law degree and being admitted to the bar unfortunately no longer guarantees a job in a law firm. Even before the pandemic, only about 60% of law firms were looking towards hiring new attorneys. This number is likely even lower now that we are in a pandemic recession. Considering these facts, you might want to […]
What is Family Law?
Family law is a legal practice area that focuses on issues involving family relationships such as marriage, adoption, divorce, and child custody, among others. Attorneys practicing family law can represent clients in family court proceedings or in related negotiations. They can also draft important legal documents such as court petitions or property agreements. Some family law attorneys […]