It's very difficult to stop and change later. The ABA recommends local or state bar association referral services, because they provide unbiased information. The ABA also certifies certain public service lawyer referral programs. Look for the ABA logo or ask about the certification when contacting an agency. On the Internet, Swetin recommended Swetin said people should ask referral agencies how attorneys are selected, whether they are bar members in good standing and whether they carry malpractice insurance.
Many people also look to advertisements or commercials to choose an attorney.
However, they should question ads that sound too good to be true. However, Foonberg agreed people should be alert to red flags in ads. It is very common in a personal injury case for a lawyer to work for a contingency. The ABA has set model rules for lawyers pertaining to advertising being false or misleading 41 states have adopted in some form. Will Hornsby, staff counsel in the ABA division for legal services, said attorneys may not create unjustified expectations, for example with testimonials, or compare their services to those of other lawyers.