Have you ever needed an attorney in the past, and consulted with one that ran a TV ad in your area? Is this the best way to find an attorney for a particular legal issue you need help resolving?
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No I haven't. I am an attorney. The next time you see those ads look at the fine print. Those big-time lawyers actually farm the cases out in most instances for a percentage of the covering attorney's successful fee. Most of them only take those cases they want and the rest goes to a lawyer that does the real work. The best thing to do is turn off the Television and call your local state bar association. They have a referral service of qualified attorneys with proven track records who will get the job done for you and will actually sit and meet with you personally and handle the case themselves.
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TV ad attorneys suck in my opinion. They have huge marketing budgets....which their clients are paying for. Not to mention if you have a small case, you don't count to them at all.
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I needed an attorney to divorce, but decided to spend some time in the law library (the county courthouse had an excellent one and a really good self help program). I didn't need an attorney. If I had, I would not have chosen one from an ad on TV. I had a contact that is a family law attorney (and reputable) and he provided me contact information of a friend of his. I also asked co-worker who had divorced in my state for suggestions.
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I have needed an attorney in the past. Luckily my mother is a Paralegal at one of the best law firms in my area. They don't run ads on TV.
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Yes I have, I would recommend calling some and doing some consultations, you are going to be spending a lot of money and want to make sure you are getting your money worth. I would also ask around! Good Luck!
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Yes and I think they are as good as any.
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There are actually two answers to your question. One, they are ambulance chasers and not having much business. or......... There business is flourishing and they have money to burn on television advertising. I have always said that if a lawyer has to advertise, its not good business. You do not see doctors advertising for patients, so why should attorneys, unless they are hurting?
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Contact a lawyer in your home town.
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Just like any other business, even doctors nowadays, you need to interview your attorney. Make sure your personality mix right, make sure he understands what your goals are and that he will work for those goals. Also, see if he offers you the Lawyers' Creed. I work for an excellent, ethical attorney that gives every client a copy of the Texas Lawyers' Creed. He stands by it and does not waiver. He is honest and even refunds clients' money if he can no longer help them. The only advertising he does is the internet. Best bet: interview the attorney and don't get pressured by them. If an outrageous retainer seems so, don't do it. It doesn't cost a ridiculous amount of money for ANY case. But, it is a business and you have to be realistic.
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