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How long have you practiced law?
Some attorneys decide to hang up their shingle right out of law school. A long legal career does not guarantee success or failure in the courtroom.
What is your primary practice area? What other cases do you handle?
There are very few attorneys who handle a single practice area of law. For instance, even boutique law firms specializing in family law must handle divorce, child support, child custody and visitation, and related legal matters.
Who is your typical client?
If you found your attorney with a Google search, you may not know much about the lawyer or the firm. You may need to ask these questions before you ever meet with your prospective attorney — even before you make your first appointment.
Have you handled cases like mine before? How many? What were the results?
The attorney can’t give you specifics, of course. But feel free to ask about the attorney’s track record with similar cases. Ask if these cases go to trial, if they settle, and how many the attorney sees in a year.
Do you have other legal knowledge that may help?
You may want an attorney with extra skills, depending on your legal issue.
What is your fee agreement?
Don’t hesitate to ask about legal fees. Ask about the attorney’s retainer and hourly rate.