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How to find an find an honest, competent attorney? Many people look for th least the least expensive attorney. Some choose an attorney they get along with. And others base chosice on if they will return phone calls and do work promptly. Here are some suggestion about find an attorney:

Ask friends, colleagues, clergy and financial planners for recommendations of attorneys. This is probably the best way to find a good attorney.

Try to find an attorney who specializes in the area of the law of your need, interview at least three and chose one with whom you think you can work.

    Ask Questions:
  1. What are your hourly rates? (If the attorney or staff will not give this information, find another attorney.)
  2. Do you charge by the hour or a flat fee?
  3. Is there a minimum or maximum amount I will be charged?
  4. Do you charge a retainer fee? (almost all attorneys charge retainers.) If so, how much?
  5. Do you have a sliding-scale fee or take case pro-bono( for free) for lower income people?
  6. Do you offer an initial free consultation? In person or over the telephone? If yes, for how long?
  7. How long have you specialized in this area of the law?
  8. What is your policy for returning phone calls? Do you return them the same day, one day, one week?
  9. Will I be charged a minimum amount for each phone call, i.e., if we talk for ten minutes, will I be charged for 30 minutes?
  10. How long will it take you to complete this legal work? A day? A week? A month?

Ask these questions over the telephone or during the first meeting with the attorney. Don't hire an with whom you do not feel comfortable. Once you choose an attorney, a written fee agreement will protect you and your attorney. The agreement should set out the scope of the attorney's work, the fees to be charged, other costs and expenses, provisions for terminating the contract, a time estimate, and the attorney's billing procedure.

Attorneys

Diahn L. Clark
Attorney At Law
1697A Hwy. AIA
Satellite Beach, FL 32937

Nadean C. Denison
Paralegal/Owner
Atlantic Legal Services, Inc.
1592 N. Highway AIA
Satellite Beach, FL 32937
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William A. Johnson
Elder & Estate Law Office
21 Suntree Place, Ste. 100
104 N. Orlando Ave.
Melbourne, FL 32940
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Brian S. Steinberger
Registered Patent Attorney
101 Brevard Avenue
Cocoa, FL 32922
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