You have hired a lawyer when you agree to allow them to do more legal work for you. When you call the lawyer for the appointment, ask what papers you should bring to the first half-hour consultation. Be prepared to give the lawyer all background information. You may also want to prepare a list of questions to ask the lawyer. If you do hire an attorney, don't make unnecessary phone calls.
Most lawyers charge for the time spent on the phone with a client.
File any material you receive from your lawyer in one place. Your file is often the best way to answer your questions about your case. If you have any questions concerning any of these services, please contact Shell Goar for more information. The State Bar of Wisconsin presents the information on this web site as a service to our members and other Internet users. While the information on this site is about legal issues, it is not legal advice.