| Here's is How to find a lawyer and some important | | | | search and referrals, specific ratings, legal information |
| questions to ask when you're interviewing lawyers: | | | | and more. |
| - How long has the lawyer been practicing and do | | | | One place to look is your local Bar Association. There |
| they specialize in a particular type of case? (DUI? Brain | | | | are many different bar associations in NYC (New |
| Injuries? Legal Malpractice?) | | | | York City Bar Association) and New York State. They |
| - What types of legal cases does the law firm or | | | | have lawyer referral services that provide free |
| lawyer handle most of the time? | | | | referrals for people searching for a lawyer. |
| - Will they negotiate fees or use a flat-fee? Do they | | | | Another suggestion for finding a lawyer is to ask |
| offer free consultations? | | | | people you know for recommendations. Sometimes |
| - What types of options are there for resolving your | | | | friends, co-workers or family members will have some |
| case? (Litigation? Mediation? Plea Deal?) | | | | input regarding their own positive experiences. Be |
| - What is realistic to expect in terms of communication | | | | careful of best and top lawyer claims and keep in mind |
| with the law firm? When will calls be returned and | | | | a positive outcome in one case does not guarantee a |
| questions answered? Will they keep you informed? | | | | similar outcome in another case. |
| - Will staff attorneys and paralegals be working on | | | | Some people are also eligible for the Legal Aid Society |
| your case? If so can fees be reduced? | | | | option. In this situation, some people are able to access |
| - What are all the possible outcomes of your case? | | | | legal help at no cost (if you are eligible and qualify). |
| Will they all be explored and explained? | | | | Court systems in New York and New York City have |
| - How much time is reasonable to expect to resolve | | | | Legal Aid lawyers and you don't have to be on |
| your legal matter? | | | | welfare to be eligible for Legal Aid. |
| How to find a lawyer in NYC or New York - Some | | | | You have several good options for finding a lawyer, |
| Helpful Resources | | | | whether in NY or anywhere for that matter. Hope it |
| These days most people turn to the internet in their | | | | helps in your search to find the lawyer that's right for |
| search most things, including lawyers. If you're looking | | | | you. |
| online, there are many websites that offer lawyer | | | | Thanks for taking to time to read this article. |