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5 Questions to Ask When Hiring an Attorney

Name: 5 Questions to Ask When Hiring an Attorney
Uploaded: 2024-11-12T17:29:58+00:00
Duration: 53 s
Channel: Shanli Liu, CPA, CTP
Description: In this concise advisory video, the speaker outlines five essential questions prospective clients should ask when hiring an attorney. The first question…

12 Nov 2024 · 1 min

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In this concise advisory video, the speaker outlines five essential questions prospective clients should ask when hiring an attorney. The first question concerns how often the lawyer will provide case updates, emphasizing that the attorney should proactively inform the client. The second addresses the attorney’s response time, recommending same‑day replies to texts. The third asks where the attorney lives, warning that remote lawyers may be inconvenient despite online advertising. The fourth clarifies who will actually handle the case, noting that the person you speak with may not be the primary attorney. The final question probes any specialty certifications, such as Texas board certification, which require rigorous experience and examination, signaling expertise in a specific practice area. The speaker encourages viewers to follow these guidelines to ensure effective, accessible, and qualified legal representation.

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Here are 5 questions you're going to want to ask anytime you want to hire an attorney. Number 1, how often will you update me? The attorney should be updating you on your case, not the other way around. Number 2, what's your response time? You ought to be able to text them and get a response same day. Number 3, where do you personally live? With Google Ads nowadays, I can't tell you how many times I've seen somebody hire an attorney only to find out that they're hours and hours away from them and have no idea where they're from. Number 4, who's handling my case? Just because that's the attorney you're talking to doesn't necessarily mean that's the one who's handling your case. Number 5, ask them if they have any type of certification in that practice area. Here in Texas, you can be board certified. You have to meet a very stringent requirement of experience, apply for an exam, take that exam, pass it, and you, you become board certified. Not all states have that, but if they have some type of specialty license or certifications, that can show experience. Follow me.