Lawyers Who Advertise Are Not All Alike - By: Michael Schafer

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It has gotten to the point that you cannot turn on the television anymore and not see an abundance of advertisements for attorneys. Some are simple and some are gimmicky but the truth is to find the most appropriate attorney for you and your case will require some work on your part. Do not assume that because a lawyer advertises he is the lawyer for you. There are some very good lawyers that advertise. There are also some lawyers that may not be the right lawyer for your case that advertise. The same can be said for lawyers that don't advertise. You need to feel confident about the person you are hiring to represent you and your interests. It is a big decision that needs careful evaluation. There are many ways to go about this search. You can talk to friends and family and see if they have any names of attorneys they have had good experiences with. There is also the internet. Most attorneys have websites that you can access that will have a lot of information about the lawyer and their firm. There is a wonderful resource available that every accident victim should review is Mischelle Davis's book entitled "Hiring A Great lawyer". In her book Mischelle gives the tips necessary to get the right attorney for your accident case. This book is full of practical information that will help guide you through the maze of identifying the lawyer that is right for you and your case. These tips include: 1. The 11 evaluation criteria that you should use when selecting an attorney. 2. The truth about lawyer finder web sites and directories. 3. What you need to know about yellow page and television advertising. 4. A lawyer scorecard/evaluation form that you can use when interviewing attorneys. Do yourself a favor and check out Mischelle Davis's book at www.HiringAGreatLawyer.com if you or a loved one has been in an accident and is in need of an attorney. As with any big decision you find yourself having to make know that you will be the best judge of what is best for you. If you are meeting with an attorney that comes highly recommended but in the middle of the consult you feel like you don't trust that person go with your own intuition, there are many excellent attorneys available and you want to be in the hands of one you trust.