What should I ask a lawyer?

WHAT SHOULD I ASK A LAWYER?

Before hiring a lawyer, consider interviewing several lawyers. Write down the information you receive from these interviews. Keep in mind they may charge a fee for the interview. You may want to ask the following questions:

-	What experience does the lawyer have in your particular type of legal matter?
-	How will you be expected to participate in the case?
-	Does the attorney carry malpractice insurance?
-	Will the lawyer personally work on your case? If not, who will be working on it—lawyers, legal assistants, or both?
-	What are the lawyer's hourly fees and what services are included with those fees? What is an estimated total fee for your type of case?
-	What payment options are available, and how frequently will you be billed?