Let’s be honest, if you are looking for a lawyer, chances are things aren’t going your way at the moment. However, your problem may worsen if you do not pick the right lawyer. Fear not, choosing a lawyer does not have to be added stress. Here are some tips that should take the stress out of finding the right lawyer to fit you.

1. WHAT IS IT THAT YOU WANT?

Much like choosing anything in life, picking the right lawyer comes down to what you want out of the lawyer experience. Take some time to plot out what it is you are exactly looking for in a lawyer. Think about the cost, the personality (lawyers aren’t all dry), the area of expertise, the experience, age. All of these questions can be answered if you just take the time to think about what it is you are looking for when trying to find a lawyer. This should focus your search for finding a lawyer so you can find exactly what you need faster than you thought.

2. WHERE TO LOOK FOR A LAWYER

People believe that the right lawyer is the one with the catchiest slogan, the one right before the line about the “free consultation.” While the slogan may draw you in the consultation is time consuming and you are much more valuable than allowing yourself to speak to a lawyer for hours on the day.

Truth is, you want to know what you are getting into when it comes to finding a lawyer. No surprises. Sometimes finding a lawyer is just as easy as asking friends or family if they can refer you to a lawyer. Often times the best solution is finding a lawyer through avenues you trust. If this is not the case for you, there are plenty of online outlets to help you find a lawyer. But be weary of online sources. Sometimes these lawyers are mere slogans and nothing more.

3. WHAT TO LOOK FOR IN A LAWYER

Since you’ve already jotted down what you are looking for in a lawyer, it’s time for you to find that special lawyer. This is where you take ideas and put them into action. Find that lawyer with the area of expertise you need. Find that lawyer with the experience. Find that lawyer that has that great personality you’ll WANT to work with. Most importantly, you want to find someone who works FOR you and WITH you. If you do this, the entire lawyer experience will not seem as bad as you thought.

If you take these things into consideration I have no doubt that you will have success in finding a great lawyer.