Choosing the best law firm
Whether you want to resolve a divorce, seek compensation for your injuries, or transfer business ownership, you are going to need a reliable law firm on your side. But there are thousands of law firms in Orange County alone, so how do you choose the best legal representation for yourself?
Attorneys at SBEMP (Slovak, Baron, Empey, Murphy & Pinkney) law firm provides professional legal advice and services to clients in Palm Springs, Palm Desert, Rancho Mirage, Inland Empire, Orange County, Coachella Valley, Costa Mesa, San Diego, New Jersey, New York, and surrounding communities.
Check out their credentials and background
The most vital aspect you need to consider is whether they have the ability to obtain the results you desire. Every good law firm has a website these days so check it out to see their experience, clients’ testimonials, and their attorneys’ credentials.
The law firm you choose should have a track record of successfully resolving cases like yours, be it personal injury lawsuits, family disputes, or wrongful death lawsuits against a large corporation. The firm’s attorneys should also have a significant trial experience – steer clear of the lawyers who have little to none.
Consider how they treat you
Does your attorney keep you updated about the legal proceedings? Do they take the time to talk to you and answer your concerns? Or do they ignore your phone calls?
A lot can be said about a law firm by the way they treat their clients, regardless of the client’s stature or caseload. Whether you have a personal injury lawsuit against a large organization, or you want to draw up a will, the law firm should extend the same courtesy and attention to you.
The best way to confirm this is by talking to the firm’s past clients. Don’t hesitate to ask the firm to provide you with the references – if they refuse, it’s a potential red flag, in which case, consider another law firm.
Ask them about strategic partnerships
The best law firms in the country are the ones that don’t shy away from partnering with other attorneys/law firms if it means strengthening your case. If down the road, your legal firm realizes that joining forces with another team will be beneficial for you, they should be willing to do so.
Sometimes, depending on where you live, it might be helpful for your firm to involve local Orange County attorneys to gain a more accurate perspective. Make sure the law firm you choose is experienced enough to understand this.
Observe how honest and compassionate they are
Honest is a critical in law. A law firm should not mislead you because they want to keep you as their client. Some legal firms are quick to take in clients even though they know they are not skilled or experienced enough in that particular field. This is highly unethical and can cost you – the client – greatly.
The attorneys assigned to your case should be straightforward with you as well as the judge at all times. An honest and skilled attorney armed with facts has a superior chance of persuading the judge and the jury than an unprincipled one.
When it comes to choosing the bets law firm, finding one that is competent to handle your case is just the first step. It’s also important to ensure they are trustworthy, communicative, and won’t cost you a fortune.
Lawyers at the SBEMP law firm serve clients from Palm Springs, Palm Desert, Rancho Mirage, Inland Empire, Orange County, Coachella Valley, Costa Mesa, San Diego, New Jersey, New York, and nearby locations for a range of legal practice areas.
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SBEMP LLP is a full service law firm with attorney offices in Palm Springs (Palm Desert, Inland Empire, Rancho Mirage), CA; Indian Wells, CA; Costa Mesa (Orange County), CA; San Diego, CA; New Jersey, NJ; and New York, NY.
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