Before meeting with an attorney, make sure you have gathered all appropriate documents, statements, facts, data, and information that could be relevant to your legal matter. There is no such thing as too much information, but try to assemble as much as you can in advance of a meeting so an attorney can properly tackle the issue with as much information on the table.
Secondly, try to write down or type the facts or the “story” so there’s a flow to your inquiry. That way either you or the attorney is not going all over the place, but rather there is rhythm and chronology to the conversation.
Third, think of what your goals are for a particular case. Not all legal goals are the same for everyone and they tend to evolve as time passes. Make sure you are able to communicate to an attorney not only what the possible or potential problem or issue is, but also what are you trying to seek as the remedy or the goal.
Finally, hire a lawyer that is not only knowledgeable and experienced in the particular legal practice area, but also does not treat you as if you are a file number. Compassion, chemistry, and compatibility are very critical in a healthy, long-term relationship with any legal counsel. If you don’t feel comfortable with a particular lawyer, do not hire them. Do not settle for someone out of desperation. Make sure you do your due diligence and hire the right attorney so that you get the peace of mind that you were initially seeking.