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Six Tips for Hiring the Right Lawyer
If you need experienced legal advice and aggressive representation to protect your rights in a divorce or against a criminal charge, the attorneys of Arnold & Keck, LLC offer the following suggestions:
•· Always be completely honest with the lawyer you hire. Remember that everything you say to your lawyer or his or her staff is confidential and hiding any embarrassing or potentially damaging facts from your lawyer can severely impair your lawyer's ability to protect you. Commit to your case by providing ample, honest background information to your lawyer and comply with your lawyer's requests for information in a timely manner.
•· Don't let your lawyer convince you to fight if you don't want to. If you are considering fighting it out in court, always be sure to weigh the benefit you might receive in a courtroom battle versus how much the fight will cost you both financially and emotionally.
•· Be aware of hidden costs and fees, especially charges for staff time. Not all law firms offer the services of a non-billed staff member to address your immediate needs, thus making your retainer funds go further.
•· If a lawyer only tells you what you want to hear, be careful. Lawyers should tell you the law and your realistic options rather than make promises they cannot fulfill. If the answers you get seem too good to be true, they just might be. Interview more than one lawyer to ensure the advice you receive is accurate.
•· Contested cases are like a chess match. Always consult with your lawyer before making important moves which may affect your case, for better or for worse. Update your lawyer as soon as possible when your goals, circumstances or situations change. Maintaining contact with your lawyer is essential to an effective lawyer/client relationship. A good lawyer will be there with you to provide guidance at every turn.
•· Be open with your lawyer about questions regarding the litigation process or how your case will proceed. Lawyers are there to give advice, answer your questions and make recommendations regarding the decisions at hand based on the law and their expertise. The final decisions are yours. It is your life, your family and your future. A good lawyer will respect this fact.
No one ever wants to need a lawyer, but when you do, we will be here with straight talk and honest advice. Always.
If you wish to discuss your immediate legal needs and long term goals with an experienced divorce and family law, civil litigation, or criminal defense, contact the office of Arnold & Keck LLC today to schedule a free and completely confidential initial consultation.
