Tulsa Divorce Attorney - The Fundamental Characteristics Of A Quality Attorney

Sep 29
08:19

2011

Matthew Ingham

Matthew Ingham

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If you are reading this article, there is a high likelihood that you are searching for a quality attorney. Searching for a quality attorney can be a long and tiresome process. Before you begin that process though, read the rest of this article...

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If you are reading this article,Tulsa Divorce Attorney - The Fundamental Characteristics Of A Quality Attorney Articles there is a high likelihood that you are searching for a quality attorney.  Searching for a quality attorney can be a long and tiresome process.   Before you begin that process though, read the rest of this article. 

The purpose of this article is to educate you about the fundamental characteristics that define a quality attorney.  Our hope is that you will read the list, familiarize yourself with each one of the characteristics, and then use them in your search.  Do keep in mind though, the list of characteristics below is by no means conclusive.  There are a lot of other characteristics that also define a quality attorney. 

Characteristic Number One – The Attorney Dresses Professionally.  It is amazing to me the number of attorneys who are unkempt.  First impressions are very important and one of the biggest factors to consider when making a first impression is appearance.  Whenever you meet with an attorney for the first time, pay close attention to how the attorney is groomed. 

Characteristic Number Two – The Attorney Has Good People Skills.  Numbers one and two go hand in hand.  Generally speaking, if an attorney is well groomed, they will also have good people skills.  Whenever you meet with an attorney for the first time, pay close attention to how well the attorney communicates with you and ask yourself the following questions:  Does the attorney sound sincere when he talks?  Does the attorney have a warm hand shake?  Does the attorney articulate his thoughts and ideas well enough so that he is easy to understand?

Characteristic Number Three – Does The Attorney Sound Knowledgeable.  Attorneys who are knowledgeable will be able to answer your tough questions with ease.  Probably the best and easiest way to tell whether an attorney is knowledgeable is to show up for the initial consultation with a list of tough questions.  By asking the attorney tough questions up front, you will be able to gauge whether the attorney is knowledgeable.

Characteristic Number Four – Does The Attorney Have Credibility.  In the world of law, credibility is everything.  Before you go meet with an attorney for the first time, take time to conduct an online search of the attorney’s client reviews.  By checking the client reviews, you will know up front what other client have to say about the attorney’s services.