Quick answer
In the first call, ask who will actually work on your case, how the fee and case costs work if you win and if you don't, and how you'll hear about progress. Get the fee agreement in writing and read it before you sign.
Choosing an Injury Lawyer: Questions to Ask in the First Call
Searching "injury lawyer near me" returns a wall of billboards and ads. The ads tell you very little about how your case will be handled.
Las Vegas Trial Attorney — Licensed in NV, WA & UT — CA with co-counsel
Who will work on my case?
Will I be working with you, or will my case go to someone else?
Frequently Asked Questions
Does a free consultation mean I'm hiring the lawyer?
No. Generally, you're not a client until you both agree to the representation, usually in a signed agreement.
About the author
Frank Stucki, Esq., MBAFrank is a trial attorney licensed in Nevada, Washington, and Utah, handling personal injury, institutional abuse, and catastrophic injury cases. California and other states are handled with local co-counsel.
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This article is general information, not legal advice. Reading it does not create an attorney-client relationship.