We are going to look at 3 sources of information and recommendations
that combined together are going to give you a reasonably good chance to
find a cheap lawyer that is right for you.
Word of mouth hands down this is going to be the best way to find a cheap lawyer, and you know that if somebody is referring them to you that they must have received a good result, and felt that they had adequate representation. You always need to keep in mind that cheap isn't always the best way to go, if you are going to end up loosening the case.
Ask other professionals. People that come in contact with lawyers every day have a sense of who is good, and who is not, their word of mouth is seen through a different lens and they can let you know what they are seeing. In small communities sometimes they will be reluctant to give you one in particular, if so, ask for their 3 top choices, if they were in a similar circumstance. Some of the professionals to talk to would be other lawyers in different specialties, doctors and nurses, engineers, police and anyone that you have come in contact with in regards to the area of your case. Home builders, contractors, car dealers, most people liked to be asked their opinion if you are friendly and open with them.
Call the lawyers. Sometimes it doesn't matter what the cost is if the attorney is not jelling with you. Sometimes even the best are not going to be the most effective for you if you are not hitting it off, and they are certainly trained to read people. Their professionalism will have them do a good job, but then they perhaps are not going to give their all to you if they are trying to avoid your calls, for instance, because they feel that you are taking up too much of their time on a fixed price basis.
Good lawyers as a general rule will be totally upfront with their prices and some of the very best keep their prices intentionally high and they don't sugar coat them, Don't automatically rule them out, as they might be the most cost effective, even though their rates seem higher, as they only want clients that are interested in going all the way, and if you have to pay them a lot of money, they know that they have your attention, and their trust, which makes it easier to work with you.
Let's review the 3 best ways to find good effective cheap lawyers are.
Word of mouth hands down this is going to be the best way to find a cheap lawyer, and you know that if somebody is referring them to you that they must have received a good result, and felt that they had adequate representation. You always need to keep in mind that cheap isn't always the best way to go, if you are going to end up loosening the case.
Ask other professionals. People that come in contact with lawyers every day have a sense of who is good, and who is not, their word of mouth is seen through a different lens and they can let you know what they are seeing. In small communities sometimes they will be reluctant to give you one in particular, if so, ask for their 3 top choices, if they were in a similar circumstance. Some of the professionals to talk to would be other lawyers in different specialties, doctors and nurses, engineers, police and anyone that you have come in contact with in regards to the area of your case. Home builders, contractors, car dealers, most people liked to be asked their opinion if you are friendly and open with them.
Call the lawyers. Sometimes it doesn't matter what the cost is if the attorney is not jelling with you. Sometimes even the best are not going to be the most effective for you if you are not hitting it off, and they are certainly trained to read people. Their professionalism will have them do a good job, but then they perhaps are not going to give their all to you if they are trying to avoid your calls, for instance, because they feel that you are taking up too much of their time on a fixed price basis.
Good lawyers as a general rule will be totally upfront with their prices and some of the very best keep their prices intentionally high and they don't sugar coat them, Don't automatically rule them out, as they might be the most cost effective, even though their rates seem higher, as they only want clients that are interested in going all the way, and if you have to pay them a lot of money, they know that they have your attention, and their trust, which makes it easier to work with you.
Let's review the 3 best ways to find good effective cheap lawyers are.
- Word of mouth their prior actions are a good indicator and if others have been happy with the legal representation then you probably will be as well.
- Ask Professionals they see things and hear things that most laymen don't have access to. Their view is impartial and more balanced which is good insight for you.
- Call the lawyers and talk to them and see how comfortable you are with them. Don't be afraid to ask for a preliminary game plan before you fork out a lot of money for a retainer.