How To Choose A Good Lawyer For Your Business

For many small businesses, hiring and working with an experienced business attorney can be intimidating. This is not to even mention how much the whole process is going to cost. Lawyers can be expensive, and if you are going to spend your money on one it only makes sense to invest in a good one. However, due to all the legal threats that are out there in today’s business world it is imperative for any business to seek out an experienced attorney. You will find that there are very few resources out there that can help small businesses choose a great attorney. Below, you will learn some important information and tips that will help you when it comes to choosing an attorney to represent your business.

Considering The Size Of The Firm

The first thing you want to consider is the size of the firm that you are considering to hire. You will probably hear many business owners complain about the fact that they can never get their lawyer on the phone. This is probably because nine out of then times the lawyer is tied up with other work and doesn’t consider you a priority, because you aren’t a big-time client. This is something that you probably won’t see with smaller firms, but there are a lot of times that a big name firm can end the lawsuit before it even starts. Sometime just saying, my lawyer is so and so or giving them a card of a big name firm will scare off the complainer.

Personal Relationship

You really need to think about the fact that you are going to be working with this lawyer on a daily or at least weekly basis. This is not just some one-time ordeal. If you do not like the personality or think the lawyer is a jerk, you are probably not going to have a good working relationship, which is just going to lead to problems in the future. However, sometimes a lawyer with an attitude might be just the thing that you need to scare away the competition.

Relevant Practice Areas

Many people are under the impression that they can hire an attorney to take care of all their business needs. This is a huge misconception, because most attorneys have specific expertise in only one practice area. For instance, an attorney that is an expert in bankruptcy law will not have any knowledge on personal injury law. However, an attorney with expertise in small business will be familiar with corporate law, as well. This professional will assist you from the point of startup and throughout the life of your business, so be sure to only consider an attorney that specializes in business law.

Local Bar Associations

Attorneys are a dime a dozen in most metropolis regions, but they are much fewer in small communities and rural areas. However, this should not deter you from seeking a reputable and qualified attorney to represent your business. If you have difficulty locating an attorney that specializes in business law in your locality, you should consider going through the local bar association. These entities can assist you in finding a reputable and qualified attorney in your locality, plus they probably have a website that provides visitors with a search option. You can locate the American Bar Association, by doing a quick search on the main search engine, just type the topic in the search browser and you will be on your way to finding a qualified attorney to represent you and your business interests.

Get Referrals

There is no better way to find a reputable attorney than by word-of-mouth. Always start your search with getting referrals from family members, friends and other reputable business owners. These individuals will be able to point you in the right direction and spare you a lot of time from researching the Internet.

Published by Kidal Delonix (1200 Posts)

Kidal Delonix is a contributor to Mr. Hoffman's blog. The views and opinions are entirely his/her own and may not reflect Mr Hoffman's views.