You may want to begin by asking relatives, friends, clergy, social workers, or your doctor for recommendations. Ask the persons making the recommendation for specific information about the type of legal help the lawyer provided them and how their case was handled. Many state and local bar associations maintain lawyer referral lists organized by specialty. Also many bar associations have committees that conduct training or public service work for the benefit of older people. Other potential sources of lawyer identification might be the public library.
Some communities also have lawyer referral services to assist in finding a lawyer.
Your banker may be another good source for a referral to an attorney who fits your needs.