What should I look for in selecting a lawyer to represent me?
Before hiring a lawyer, a prospective client should research the firm he or she is considering hiring. Ask for information about the lawyer's education, training and experience, and ask the lawyer to tell you about his/her experience dealing with cases similar to yours. Ask the lawyer to go over the fee contract with you in detail, and be sure you understand how you will pay the lawyer's fee and costs at the end of the case. Ask about the possible adverse consequences that may occur if your case is lost. Ask if your lawyer intends to handle your case alone, and if you are told that lawyers outside Robert M. Montgomery, Jr. & Associates, P.L. will be asked to assist, find out what the fee arrangement will be.