How to Evaluate a Law Firm
Our Vancouver general practice attorneys of Spencer & Sundstrom recognize that there are several important factors that help people effectively evaluate a law firm. Finding an attorney you can trust may not be not difficult as you may think.
Evaluating a law firm is similar to evaluating a medical specialist. Don’t simply open the phone book and call the attorney with the prettiest or largest advertisement. The following methods will help you determine the best law firm for your case.
What Kind of Help Do You Need?
Determine what area of practice your matter involves. These are common areas of practice:
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Not all attorneys handle all areas of practice. However, the general practice lawyers at Spencer & Sundstrom have experience in all the common areas of practice. Typically our clients retain us for one matter, are pleased with our services, and ask us to represent them in all future legal endeavors, including litigation.
Important Factors to Consider
- Location – The location of a law firm is important. You may need to drop off documents and attend meetings, before or after work. Also, if your case involves real estate, or an automobile accident, a local attorney will be familiar with issues in your neighborhood that may affect your legal matter.
- Recommendation – Ask family members, co-workers, and friends for a few names of law firms they have worked with in the past. Research the law firm’s area of practice and their location.
- Referral – Call or visit the websites of the Greater Vancouver Chamber of Commerce and Washington State Bar Association for a local attorney focusing on your area of practice.
- Martindale-Hubbell – The Martindale-Hubbell website is a leading lawyer directory which allows you to search by area of practice, law firm name, and compare results. Additionally, if an attorney has received a rating by Martindale-Hubbell for superior legal ability and ethical practices, it will be noted in this website.
Once you have done your research and have met with a few attorneys, you should trust your comfort level. Is the attorney approachable? Answer questions slowly and completely? Do the hours work for you? Is the staff friendly and accommodating?
Contact a Vancouver Attorney
Attorneys Clayton Spencer and Chris Sundstrom have been in practice for over 16 years, representing clients in areas of law such as criminal defense, personal injury, family law, medical malpractice, workers compensation, and more. There is no type of case that the Vancouver general practice attorneys of Spencer & Sundstrom have not handled. Call our firm at 888-341-3671 or complete our web contact form.
