How to Determine Which Law Office is Right for You

Are you in need of a lawyer, but you have no idea where to begin your search? Do you know which type of attorney you will need to handle your particular type of case? If you don't know, its ok, plenty of people think that lawyers are one size fit all. However the truth of the matter is that not all lawyers are created equal, nor should you trust an attorney who says that they can do it all; although it is possible to have a law firm that has a variety of different types of lawyers. In other words, just like doctors, these professionals have specialties in which they have expertise. However, if you don't know how to differentiate between the various types of practices, you may be subjected to being taken advantage of. It is the goal of this article to discuss how to determine which law office is right for you.

The most obvious way to determine which law office is right for you is to identify the type of case/problem you have. Specifically, were you in a car accident; were you arrested for driving under the influence; are fighting for custody of your children; do you need to divide up an estate or are was your water contaminated by corporate dumping in the water supply? In said examples, you would require the legal representation of a personal injury lawyer, criminal lawyer, family lawyer, will and trusts lawyer and environmental lawyer, respectively, to handle your cases.

These specific questions will not only help you identify the exact nature of your case, but it will also help you hone in on the exact type of law firm you should be looking for. Again, keep in mind that sometimes law offices have a diverse pool of attorneys that specialize in different areas, so don't automatically assume that because a firm says they specialize in everything, that they are being untruthful; they may have someone on staff that is dedicated to handling the type of case you need to pursue.
What many people don't realize is that depending on the exact nature of your legal situation, the type of lawyer that you will need can and will differ. This is particularly relevant with respect to selecting a law office or firm, so be careful not to fall into the traps of accepting legal services from a firm that claims to have generic experience across the board as every type of law is not created equal. However, keep in mind that even if you do find a firm that you would like to utilize, be sure to find out if there are experienced lawyers on staff that specialize in handling your specific type of case; you don't want a family lawyer handling your criminal case or vice versa.