Helpful Legal Articles

Guide to Hiring a Lawyer

Finding the right lawyer for you and your case is an important personal decision. Frequently people looking for a lawyer ask family members, friends, co-workers and others for recommendations. Additionally, business people or professionals such as bankers, ministers, doctors, social workers and teachers might be able to provide a lawyer’s name. Some lawyers advertise in the newspaper, on radio and television. [More...]

How are a lawyer’s fees determined?

Honest and open discussions about fees will avoid misunderstandings. The rules of ethical conduct for lawyers state that all fees must be “reasonable.” Different lawyers value their time at different rates because of variations in experience, training, skills, and law office expenses. [More...]