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When faced with a lawsuit, you need to select the right defense lawyer -an experienced and well-qualified defense attorney who is prepared to aggressively defend you. It is important that your defense lawyer is a professional that you feel comfortable working with.

Here are some helpful to help you find the best defense lawyer:

• Start your search for an attorney today, right now. Do not put it off.
• Get a notepad, and keep detailed notes.
• Write down a brief summary outlining your situation, making sure all-important facts are clearly documented.
• Make photocopies of all relevant documents.
• Contact the people that you respect and trust, and ask them if they knew a good defense attorney.
• Contact local legal aid society, and local bar association for a few referrals.
• Check with the local law library or a local verdict reporting service about a defense attorney's track record.
• Short-list all referrals received based on the feedback/recommendations received from the referrers, attorney qualifications, his/her reputation, proximity to your location, etc.
• Call up the defense lawyers on your short-list and request an appointment to discuss your case with the attorney. Some law firms employ in-take specialists (paralegals or assistant attorneys) who may interview you over the phone, take down all the important details and then discuss the same with the partners or senior attorneys in their firm. Don't be alarmed or disappointed by the same -it helps the law firms use their talent pool more effectively. Most attorneys do not charge you for the initial consultation.
• Be prepared to provide them with copies of all documents -court papers, contracts, records, your notes, etc.
• Do not hesitate to ask questions.
• Ask for a couple of names of their clients that you can call up and get testimony from. Call up those individuals and get their feedback.
• Personally meet with the finalists and discuss all-important details relevant to your case. Make sure you fully understand all details -including attorney fees, terms of their retainer agreement, etc.

Hire an attorney that comes across as most experienced, qualified, approachable, and a pleasure to work with. Remember, most retainer agreement have a clause that allows you to back out of the retainer agreement if you see a need to do so soon after (usualy within two to three days) you sign a retainer agreement.

It is important that you select a lawyer who is not only well qualified and experienced, but also approachable and genuinely interested in representing you. If you need help finding a lawyer, feel free to let us know.

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