Lokun Law
The primary service that a law firm provides - is to advise clients (individuals or corporations) about their legal rights and responsibilities, and to represent clients in civil or criminal cases, business transactions, and other matters in which legal advice and other assistance are sought.
It is said so often that it barely merits repeating, but you can’t succeed doing what you don’t enjoy. The lawyers running and working in successful small law firms enjoy what they do. They have organised their firms and have made conscious choices about the work they want to do, the clients they enjoy working with and who they prefer to work with. They are not stressed. There are many factors to consider when choosing a legal professional, and that makes your decision all the more complicated to make. Here are some tips that could help.
Find a Good Lawyer
The easiest way to finding a good lawyer is getting a recommendation from someone you trust. Just like you would ask a friend who’s recently remodeled their home if they could suggest a good contractor, you can do the same when it comes to legal matters. If you know someone who’s been going through the same or similar legal issues you are going through, ask them for advice. If this is not the case, you can dig through the web and spend some time on forums and review sites looking for attorney recommendations.
• Credentials - Have you ever watched Suits? Allowing a legally unqualified person to handle your case could jeopardize your entire struggle.
• Experience - While the knowledge acquired in law school is vast, it cannot compare with years dedicated to practicing law and the experience acquired in the courtroom.
• Availability and Proximity - You need to have the option to physically meet your counselor at least once, depending on the complexity of your case. Your attorney of your choice also needs to have enough time to devote to your case entirely and immediately, so check their caseload.
• Comfort and Communication - The communication should be honest and two-way. This is especially important for emotionally difficult cases. You need to feel comfortable in front of this stranger to share your fears and doubts. Also, you want a lawyer that can inspire respect and trust – because sometimes, they will need to tell you something you may not like but that works for your benefit.
Looking at anonymous lawyer ratings online.After a legal issues, people don’t want to think about it again. There are few things that we do as lawyers where people walk away thinking “That was great, I need to tell everyone about it!” People like posting photos of Maui or the little Thai restaurant they found; talking about their amazing lawyer who got them off impaired driving is not as enticing.
• On the other hand, a lot of people like complaining about their experiences with the justice system and often take it out unfairly on their lawyer. Enter the anonymous rating system where people can go on and talk about all the injustice they suffered within the care of a particular lawyer not caring at all of the effect it may have upon their reputation online. Going to an anonymous online rating post to look for a lawyer is like going to a Fox News to try and find a good Democrat to vote for. Ignore it.
So, choosing a lawyer is a big decision. Your lawyer will help you with some of the biggest, most important issues and decisions you will ever make. You need to know that the lawyer you choose has the experience, training and the wisdom to give you the advice you need to make the right decision.
Legal Services
Lokun Law can offer advice and services in real estate law, estate planning, power of attorney, wills, estate law, criminal defence, personal injury, commercial or business law, family law, administrative law, and notary services.
We will listen to your individual concerns and work together towards a positive outcome on your behalf.