Ads can be useful in finding a lawyer, but be careful about believing everything you read and hear. Newspaper, telephone directory, radio, and television ads can make you familiar with the names of lawyers who may be appropriate for your legal needs. Keep in mind that the lawyer may not be a “specialist” in the advertised field, and that your case may not have a simple solution. If a lawyer quotes a fee, be certain you know exactly what services the charge does and does not include.