You want to find the best attorney. You talk to friends. To colleagues. They pass you some names of promising candidates. You Google: ‘best family law attorney arizona’, ‘best divorce lawyer arizona’, ‘best child custody lawyer phoenix’. You search ratings on AVVO, Lawyers.com, and Legalmatch.com. You comb websites. It’s JUST. TOO. MUCH. How can you really find the best lawyer? The truth is, there is no ‘best lawyer’; there is only the best lawyer for you and your situation. Attending to three things can help you achieve this: introspection, interviewing questions, and interview reflection.
PART 1: INTROSPECTION First, here are two things you need to determine before interviewing any attorneys. These are things only you know - no attorney has this information. Although your expectations may change over time and across situations, YOU will be the one determining the course of your case:
Once you can answer those two questions, you need to interview potential attorneys who have the skill set and temperament to reach your goals within your parameters. Remember, YOU are interviewing THEM...not the other way around! You need to come to each interview prepared with questions, and you need to take notes. Here are 6 questions that I would always ask:
Funny...when I read through these items, they sound so much like the mental gymnastics we run through when we’re on a first date! As odd as that may seem, it’s entirely true. Mindfulness during the interview is critical. There is a very real gut-check that should happen on your part during these meetings. In the interest of helping you glean some crucial information during your lawyer consults, there are 6 key things to watch for and be mindful of during your interviews:
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10/24/2019 11:08:34 am
I like how you mention that a family attorney should have experience in handling family's financial matters, divorce, or custody issues. Thank you for the information. I would recommend hiring a family attorney if you are getting divorced and you have children for advice.
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4/6/2020 10:21:33 am
You made an interesting point when you explained that it is important to find a family lawyer that is able to adapt to the demands of the day. I would imagine that it would be important for a couple that is getting a divorce to work with an attorney so that they can determine who gets what in terms of property. Working with a professional seems like it is a necessity in a situation like this.
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6/29/2020 12:09:32 pm
Thanks for the advice to make sure you hire a lawyer that specializes in family law. It would be unfortunate for your to hire someone who doesn't actually know all of the information you need tome to know about family law. I hope that I never have to hire a family law lawyer but if I do, I'll look for an attorney who knows everything about it.
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7/6/2020 06:27:32 am
I like what you said about finding an attorney that has experience that's relevant to your case. My sister wants to make sure that she gets custody of her kids in the coming months. I'll share this information with her so that she can look into her options for family lawyers that can help her with this.
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11/5/2020 12:39:18 pm
My cousin has been having some problems with her husband, and she really wants to fix her problems. She would really like to get some advice on how to get a better claim by talking to a professional. I liked what you said about how they shouldn't practice in more than 5 areas because then they don't have a speciality.
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11/10/2020 09:23:37 pm
I appreciate that this post stressed with us that it is important for us to hire an attorney who specializes in family law. It makes sense as it will guarantee us that we are under the care of professionals. I will remember your tip for future references.
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11/23/2020 10:50:03 pm
You make an excellent point that when choosing a family attorney, it is important for us to be decisive with the service we need. My dad needs an attorney. I will advise him to hire an family attorney who is experienced in family law.
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12/21/2020 10:02:31 pm
I am in complete agreement with you that it is important for us to understand why we need a family law attorney in a divorce case. My aunt is getting a divorce. I will definitely adhere to your tip and remind my aunt accordingly.
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2/1/2021 03:34:01 pm
You made a good point that you should contact an attorney that specializes in divorce since they know how the process works. I have a friend who's thinking of filing one because of her partner's cheating habits. Maybe it's time that she reaches out to one of these experts for legal advice regarding this.
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2/3/2021 12:54:24 am
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2/10/2021 08:01:34 am
My friend is going to be going through a divorce, and he's concerned that he'll lose things. It makes sense that he would want to find a good attorney to help him out with things! I'll make sure that my friend knows to interview a few different lawyers so that he can choose the one he thinks he would work with the best.
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2/16/2021 06:38:41 am
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2/16/2021 11:40:24 pm
I've read this article. It is very useful and relevant post to me. Thanks for sharing it.
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2/17/2021 09:58:03 pm
You made a good point when you shared that it is important to choose an attorney that you feel comfortable working with. My friend just mentioned the other day that she is thinking of filing for divorce as she just found out that her husband has been cheating behind her back all this while. I will suggest to her choosing a reliable family lawyer that she feels comfortable with to assist with her case.
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3/24/2021 03:36:25 pm
You brought up a great point about how family law changes quickly. I wouldn't be able to keep up with it. So might as well hire an attorney who does.
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3/25/2021 07:58:15 am
My friend is going to be going through a divorce, and he's afraid of losing things. It makes sense that getting a good lawyer would be beneficial! I'll make sure he knows to find one that specializes in that kind of thing.
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Interviewing with a potential lawyer is, as you said, important. coming prepared with questions is vital to the success of your case. I would even send those questions you have to potential lawyers you're interviewing in advance so you and they can get ahead of the curve.
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4/6/2021 07:26:12 am
Great blog! Thanks for sharing your blog for hiring the best family law attorney.
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4/9/2021 01:00:06 pm
My older sister is getting divorced from her husband and she needs to hire a family lawyer to represent her. I appreciate you mentioning the importance of hiring a lawyer that you feel comfortable with and that fits your personality well. I will be sure to help my sister interview lawyers to find one that she gets along well with.
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