Finding the right attorney or lawyer for you is daunting process but a very important one. The right lawyer can mean the difference between victory and defeat. But most people, do not know what is important in the process of picking the right lawyer for you. Finding the right lawyer can be easier if you follow these simple rules.

Competence is often the most important factor in the possible success or failure of your lawsuit. Most often competence is related to experience. If your attorney lacks experience with the nuances of your lawsuit then it is you that will suffer for his inexperience. Take the time to have your attorney explain his relevant experience with similar lawsuits.

An often overlooked part of your client attorney relationship is your communication and comfort level. If you are having trouble talking to your attorney or feel that you are not on the same page, the consider getting a new lawyer.

The terms of your payment with your attorney is important. Making sure that you and your lawyer have your interests aligned, is vital to a healthy relationship. Your lawyer should be compensated well if he is successful not because he is just logging hours on your bill.

If you use this small checklist in your process of selecting a lawyer, then you will solve alot of your potential problems now before they become a problem later on down the road. As a malpractice attorney, most of my clients failed to follow these simple steps in the beginning so they ended up suing their previous lawyer for malpractice.