You want to know if the attorney has a good reputation in the legal community. Do other attorneys respect him or her? Do judges know and/or respect the attorney?
The loss of a loved one can be overwhelming and it can send your world into a spiral. While worrying about legal matters may be the last thing you want to think about, it may be one of the first things you should do.
During the course of my practice I have noticed that people delay in calling an attorney for help because they think they can resolve the matter on their own (Do It Yourself), they feel that “They are not the type of person to sue," they are afraid of the cost, including a possible consultation fee, and they simply want to ignore the issue and hope it goes away on its own.
There are numerous things you and your attorney are NOT allowed to tell a jury during your trial. The first basic rule is that you and your attorney cannot tell the jury that the negligent party (the defendant) does or does not have insurance.
If you or a loved one have been injured in a serious accident for which you were not at fault, hiring a personal injury attorney can help you receive a fair settlement from the insurance company.
All Ohio motorists are required to carry Liability Coverage and Property Damage Liability Coverage. Bodily Injury Liability Coverage pays on your behalf when you are at fault for the other person’s injuries up to your policy limit.
I would like to first distinguish between hiring or retaining an attorney and simply consulting with an attorney. Most consultations are free and they can even be done over the phone in many circumstances.
