Greene & Phillips: Choosing a lawyer
MOBILE, Ala. (WALA) - Choosing a lawyer to handle your case can seem like an overwhelming task, and of course you want to makes sure you are choosing the right one. David Greene joined us on Studio10 to talk about some important questions you should ask an injury lawyer before you hiring them.
The following questions and answers were provided by Greene & Phillips:
Is it OK to interview your lawyer before signing up with them?
Absolutely! That’s exactly what the free consultation is for. Even if you’ve known the lawyer for years, don’t sign up unless you’ve asked them about their experience.
What are some questions you should ask the lawyer?
You should ask any lawyer, “are you from the area?” Having someone that is living and working here in the community can make a big difference in your case.
Legal issues can be very complicated and solving those issues often involve knowledge of local practices, rules, and regulations. An attorney from outside of our area isn’t going to know as many of the factors that could affect your case. You want a lawyer who has a strong knowledge of the community, so that they can see all the unique angles to your case.
Familiarity with local courts can be a very important part of hiring a local law firm. Attorneys who try cases before local judges will have a distinct advantage over those who haven’t. A local attorney will have developed a rapport with the judges and their staff.
“How much experience do you have handling the type of case I have?”
You want to make sure they have handled your type of case before, what kind of verdicts and settlements they have had, and also what kind of system they have in place to handle your case. It is important to hire an attorney who has a lot of experience with your type of case so that they are able to truly help you.
“When’s the last time you have gone to court?”
The vast majority of cases are resolved before court, but if the insurance company is not negotiating in good faith, you want to make sure that your lawyer will do what it takes to get what you deserve.
“How long is this case going to take?”
No lawyer can tell you exactly how long your case will take, there are just too many factors. They can tell you the systems and processes they have in place to make sure your case is always moving forward and is resolved as quickly as possible.
How can our viewers reach you to interview you about handling their car wreck case?
They can call us at 3251-00-2000, or they can come our office on Florida St. anytime. You never need an appointment at Greene & Phillips.
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