These specialty lawyers may be able to get the job done faster for you, which means your overall cost may be the same or less. Most general practice lawyers also can handle a variety of legal matters. These three questions are probably among the most important questions you can ask a prospect attorney. Knowing how the attorney performed on similar matters to yours, how much they charged and how past client felt about the attorney's work will let you know about the person you're hiring to handle important matters. The majority of attorneys specialize in a few areas of law so it relevant to inquire about their practice and performance.
Some attorneys turn over much of their work to junior associates or paralegal assistants.
This can save the client money but only if the assistant services are billed separately from the lawyer's rate and if their work is well supervised. You also may want to know whether the lawyer will be easily accessible to you by telephone. Although the length of each legal matter differs, most experienced lawyers should be able to tell you approximately how long it will take to complete your case. Keep in mind that changes in legal proceedings can often occur, especially with complex legal matters. Always have your lawyer promptly notify you on changes that will affect your case and legal costs.