How To Know If A Lawyer Is Good

Bruce Dizengoff
3 min readApr 20, 2021

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When dealing with any type of legal situation, you want to know you have a good attorney. With the right attorney, you will have a better experience. If you have no idea how to approach a lawyer, keep some tips in mind during your initial consultation.

How To Know If A Lawyer Is Good: Experience

While many good lawyers are just starting out, it is better to choose a lawyer who has plenty of experience. In most instances, lawyers who specialize in one particular field of law are preferable over those who practice general law in numerous fields. Ask how long they have been practicing and how many cases they have won.

You can also do some checking on your own. One example is learning they graduated from a good law school. Another example is knowing that they do not have a record of disciplinary actions.

How To Tell If Your Lawyer Is Good: Trust Your Instincts

There are numerous considerations in this category.

One sign of a good lawyer is effective communication with clients and prospective clients. When you have your first consultation, notice his attitude and behavior. Are they listening to you and taking your concerns seriously, or do they appear to have their mind on something else? If you hire this attorney, do they respond to your phone calls or emails in a reasonable time frame, or do your attempts at communication go unanswered?

While you should not expect a lawyer to be available 24/7, you should feel valued as a client. Whether you have chosen to hire them or are still trying to make a decision, trust your own instincts. It would help if you had peace of mind, confidence, and trust in this person.

How To Know They Are A Good Lawyer: What Do They Tell You?

Good lawyers are straightforward about what they charge. Whether they work on a contingency basis, charge a flat fee per hour or per case, or charges additional fees, they should provide this information before you choose them as your lawyer.

Reputable attorneys are honest about their clients’ cases. Even the best Lawyer cannot guarantee that they will win your case. They may offer an opinion, but they cannot make a promise.

When you keep these tips in mind, you will have a better chance of hiring a suitable lawyer. It can increase your chance of achieving the outcome you are hoping for, and it will be a better overall experience.

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Bruce Dizengoff
Bruce Dizengoff

Written by Bruce Dizengoff

I am a licensed attorney practicing immigration and nationality law for over 30 years and also operate a national immigration law practice in Philadelphia.