Initial Consultation . This is crucial if you don't know the attorney or he or she has not done this type of work for you before. Remember, you are hiring this person, not the reverse. Estimated Fees . Get, on paper, an estimate of what this process should cost you.
Some attorneys have basic flat rates on routine processes such as evictions.
Most will charge by the hour but can still estimate what the total should be. You can check out the first two items by phone. Then, just as if you were getting bids on a major purchase or repair, you might want to plan to interview three attorneys who sound like they might meet your qualifications.