How to Hire a Lawyer: The Client's Essential Guide to Finding the Right Advocate

by Canada

Overview

With over one million attorneys practicing law, how do you know how to find the right lawyer for you? This book is full of insights to help you answer that question. The information already out there can be overwhelming, but this resource can help you cut through the noise from lawyers, marketers, firms, and scammers. Learn more about what the law is, how lawyers and law firms operate, how your case may be handled and what to expect once you’ve hired a lawyer. Most importantly, learn the answers to questions that you didn’t know to ask. This is an essential must-read for anyone who has thought about or needs to hire a lawyer, packed with essential information on hire to hire a lawyer!

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781543908824
Publisher:	BookBaby
Publication date:	09/05/2017
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	134
File size:	9 MB

About the Author

Audrey Ehrhardt, JD, CBC, is the founder and CEO of Practice42, an innovative practice development and full-suite, custom marketing agency for lawyers. Audrey’s résumé includes unique experience in building and running successful law practices and corporations nationwide. Her expertise gives her a distinct perspective when working with her clients on the diverse challenges they face. A licensed elder law attorney and certified behavioral consultant, Audrey is a national speaker to both lawyers and consumers alike on topics such as law today, business performance acceleration and strategy, marketing with today's technology, and the science of team management.

Table of Contents

Introduction 1

Chapter 1 Why Do We Hire Lawyers 9

Chapter 2 An Overview of How the Law Works 15

Chapter 3 The Way Your Case Works 25

Chapter 4 What to Look for in Your First Office Meeting 39

Chapter 5 Understanding Legal Contracts 49

Chapter 6 Who is on the Law Practice Team 61

Chapter 7 How to Communicate with Your Lawyer 69

Chapter 8 Finding the Right Lawyer for You 79

Conclusion 89

Disclaimer and Use of This Book 93

Appendix 97

Exercise 1 Why Are You Hiring a Lawyer? 101

Exercise 2 What Type of Lawyer Do You Need? 105

Exercise 3 Key Features to Look for in Attorney Advertising 109

Exercise 4 Potential Legal Contract Elements and Provisions 113

Exercise 5 Establishing Good Communication 117

Glossary 121