FAQ Legal Questions

How to Find the Right Attorney?

People suffering from legal dilemmas need an attorney to help them make better decisions on the legal matter. Finding the right attorney is tough, especially someone who will help and discuss all the relevant details regarding the legal matter.

Asking for referrals – Ask your relatives, friends and, even, colleagues for referrals. For sure, they have someone in mind, or they have worked with that attorney before. You can be assured that you are working with an attorney who had already helped someone you know.

Asking for references – Before hiring, ask for references and people who can vouch their character and ability. Try to ask for a client in order you can see how they have worked with them before.

Attorney’s Fees

You can pay your attorney either a fixed fee, hourly, retainer, contingency or statutory fee.

Fixed fee - oftentimes called as typical fee is the usually charged on custom legal matters. Before paying a fixed fee, know what does it includes and does not.

Hourly - You can pay by hour but be sure to ask your attorney an estimated duration of the case. Remember that a case may take longer time. This type of payment is beneficial if you know that your attorney has the ability to bring the case to a conclusion.

Retainer fee - This signifies that your attorney is always “on call” or available to answer your queries. Your attorney may ask for a separate fee for legal work done.

Do I Have the Control of My Legal Case?

You have the right to be in control of your case and to make the final decision on how to settle or conclude your case. If your attorney can not guarantee this, then look for someone else who will.

Can I Fire My Attorney?

Misunderstanding happens to anyone, even to your attorney. If this occurs then the first recourse is to discuss it. If the disagreement remained unsettled, then both of you can decide to end the relationship.

Be sure to include a clause on misunderstanding in your contract, and express in writing why do you want to fire your attorney. Remember, it was decision to hire an attorney so it is also your decision to fire an attorney.

Can I Sue My Lawyer?

If your attorney happens to be involved in legal malpractice then it is your duty to punish them. In order to do this, you have to keep a neat and complete record of your case and communications with your attorney. This is to properly establish breach of duty and carelessness. But, on the other hand, suing your lawyer will involve a big sum of money. Better ask for a second opinion from another attorney that is not related to the lawyer you are going to sue. Before suing, think again if the pros outweigh the cons.