Let's look at each of these to help you decide what might be best for you. Attorneys Attorneys should not be lumped together as equally good or bad.
Attorneys are individuals and come with the strengths and weaknesses of any group.
Probably the best indicators of attorney competence are the attorney's experience and good personal recommendations. Articles or books by an attorney may indicate the depth or spread of an attorney's knowledge. Be careful in selection since these do not guarantee success or ability. An attorney does have a license to protect and is subject to discipline for incompetence or neglect. This may give you some comfort.