Research, recommendations, and interviewing can help you to select an attorney who will best represent your interests. The first step is to define the nature of your legal situation. Lawyers usually specialize in certain areas of law, and you want to select an attorney whose area of practice addresses your situation.
Several sources exist for obtaining names of attorneys.
Personal referrals are an excellent method of finding a lawyer to represent you. Talk with people you trust who have faced similar situations and ask their recommendations. Other professionals like your banker or accountant can also make suggestions. The Martindale-Hubbell law directory contains background information on attorneys in Mississippi and other states and is another good reference. The directory is available at the Mississippi State Law Library in Jackson, the law schools at Mississippi College and the University of Mississippi, and some chancery clerk offices.