It is no secret that the success of the consideration of the case in court directly depends on how legally competent the participant in the case represents his position. Therefore, people who do not want to take risks have long understood that the help of a lawyer is not a waste of money, and a lawyer should not be hired the first one who comes across, but a guaranteed good one. With what yardstick should you approach the person to whom you entrust the fate of your business?
Instructions
Step 1
One might think of hiring a well-known lawyer, ace, promoted by the media. However, keep in mind: due to the great demand for working with your case, such a lawyer may have very little time left, although you will pay a lot of money. Well-known attorneys tend to focus on big, iconic cases that will keep them famous, so if your case is not outstanding, chances are that such a lawyer will not give all his best when working with him, and will provide legal services in passing.
Step 2
When choosing a lawyer, you should not dwell on the candidacy suggested by the investigator or interrogator. The lawyer recommended by them, knowingly or latently, can become a "sent Cossack" and in some way neglect your interests to please the interests of the "authorities".
But whose advice can be very useful is the advice of the court workers, if any, among your acquaintances. Judges and court secretaries observe lawyers in the case, see their pros and cons, and the fame of really good lawyers reaches the ears of almost all court employees.
Step 3
In addition, you can find a good lawyer and on the recommendation of friends who have already used his services. If no one can give you any recommendations, go to the Bar Association and navigate on the spot, paying attention to the following. A lawyer is your representative, your face in court. Therefore, you should not close your eyes to the general impression that this person makes - pleasant or repulsive, whether he conveys confidence and professionalism.
Step 4
Also notice if it is correctly expressed. The professional skill of a lawyer is eloquence, because part of his job is appearances in court, which should be laconic, but intelligible and convincing. If in a conversation with you a lawyer shows signs of tongue-tiedness, then most likely in court he will demonstrate the same, and this is almost incompetent. If possible, try to familiarize yourself with any of the documents prepared by the lawyer to get an idea of his literacy.
Step 5
How attentively the lawyer listens to you, how much he delves into all the details, whether he takes something on a pencil, will also say a lot. When interviewing a client, the attorney must get a picture of the case. If you have doubts about how carefully you have been listened to and understood, as if by the way, ask the lawyer a few questions on the merits of the case. From his answers, you can easily understand how the lawyer understood the essence of your position and your interest.
Step 6
A lawyer should be ready to clarify incomprehensible points to you, at least in general terms. Equally bad are lawyers who dismiss your questions and answer you in “bird's language” - this expression denotes the professional language of lawyers, which is difficult for a person without special education to understand. Often, juggling with incomprehensible legal terms essentially hides the lack of an answer to the question.
Step 7
Be sure to ask what area the lawyer specializes in. It is better to give preference to narrow-profile specialists who thoroughly know the legislation and judicial practice in their profile, who have a solid baggage of won cases similar to yours.
Step 8
By the way, to be sure of the success of a lawyer, do not hesitate to ask him to familiarize himself with several archival cases with his participation in the same area as your case.
Step 9
Be wary if, already during the consultation on the case, the lawyer begins to assure that the court decision will be made in your favor. An intelligent and decent lawyer will never guarantee the outcome of the case, since unforeseen circumstances can always appear in the case that change the balance of power. That is why statements about the winning of the case should be viewed as a sign of inexperience, overestimated self-esteem, and sometimes even bad faith of a lawyer.
