Find an Attorney

Frank Supik:

I would echo the sentiment that talking to your network is a great way to find an attorney that will suit your needs and budget — but one important detail is to think carefully about your problem so that your network can direct you to the right candidates.

What are your business needs and what are your desired outcomes? Are you trying to form a business? Then you will want an attorney that specializes in corporate affairs. Is somebody threatening to sue you for breach of contract? Then you would want a business litigator.

In other words, the “right” attorney may differ depending upon the situation.

Beyond that, chemistry (noted below) is an often-overlooked factor. Your attorney really needs to know all aspects of the issue in order to be of best use to you. To me, that means that it helps if the client is forthright about the strengths and weaknesses of their position. If you don’t have the right chemistry, you might not be as forthright with your attorney — and that can create problems down the road.

Robert Geurden wrote:

Good grief, you need a criminal defense lawyer, a med. mal. lawyer AND a tax lawyer? How much trouble have you managed to get yourself into? :-)

Several people have provided a number of good sources (state bar, Martindale, referrals, etc.) Once you’ve gotten a few names, I suggest that you interview the candidates. Legal fees can add up quickly, so you want someone who is both technically competent and can work in a manner that is compatible with your work style.

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