A successful lawyer will want to share those successes, especially with potential clients. Ask an attorney you are consulting with about their case results. Although they cannot share specific information about a case because of client confidentiality and protections, they can share general information without identifying information. They should share with you some examples of cases they have settled and approximate compensation achieved on behalf of a client. You may also want to ask whether their results are for settlements or verdicts, which can provide further insight into their capabilities to take a case the distance should it become necessary. For example, if a lawyer skirts around the topic or does not wish to disclose information about case results, you should be cautious about hiring them. They may not have a proven track record due to a lack of a caseload or may not have positive outcomes due to inexperience or other challenges.