. Step 1: Compile a list of possible lawyers using referrals
from friends, the Yellow Pages, legal directories, and referral services.
Time commitment: Approximately one to two hours.
. Step 2: Determine the type of lawyer you need and trim the
list by eliminating those who don't practice in that area or whose offices are
too far away.
Time commitment: Approximately one to two hours.
. Step 3: Evaluate the legal reputations of your remaining
choices by calling their clients and other lawyers.
Time commitment: Possibly several hours.
. Step 4: Learn something about the area of the law prior to
meeting with the lawyer in order to get the most out of your visit with the
lawyer. May require going to a law library and doing legal research.
Time commitment: Possibly several hours.
. Step 5: Select a lawyer and call for an appointment. Repeat
until happy with your choice.
Time commitment: Possibly several hours.
. Step 1: Use the website to find a lawyer in your area who
practices in the area you need help with.
Time commitment: About five minutes.
. Step 2: Learn something about the area of the law prior to
meeting with the lawyer in order to get the most out of your visit with the
lawyer. Requires a couple of clicks on the LLN site to access the online
database of information.
Time commitment: About 30 minutes.
. Step 3: Select a lawyer and call for an appointment. Repeat
until happy with your choice.
Time commitment: Possibly several hours.
Not only is using the Leading Lawyers Network much faster than doing it on your own, but the results are much more reliable because the opinions expressed are those of lawyers across the state rather than whomever you happened to talk to or reach on the phone. You have nothing to lose by trying Leading Lawyers Network. The best lawyers in the state are just a click away.