Personal Injury Lawyer Dallas Texas
Selecting the right Texas Personal Injury Lawyer Dallas Texas is extremely important. The decision could mean the difference between winning and losing your case. Or, it could mean the difference between a high damage award and a low damage award.
Moreover, the wrong decision could result in years of frustration and sleepless nights. So, instead of turning through countless pages in a phone book and pointing to an attractive ad, there are steps you can take to improve your chance of success for finding a professional and competent Texas Personal Injury Lawyer Dallas Texas.
First and foremost, word of mouth is key. Begin by asking friends, family, colleagues or other lawyers if they can recommend a good Texas Personal Injury Lawyer Dallas Texas. Also, use the internet, or an unbiased lawyer referral service to find an attorney in your area with expertise in personal injury cases and with your particular case type.
Second, do your homework. Do a background check on your selected Personal Injury Lawyer Dallas Texas. Start by visiting the lawyer's website. Read the lawyer's biography and any testimonials to determine the lawyer's educational training, experience, certifications, professional affiliations and areas of expertise.
Next, visit the lawyer's profile at the State Bar of Texas website. There you can check the lawyer's professional credentials, the date the lawyer was licensed to practice law in Texas, as well as any Texas Board of Legal Specialization Certifications held by the lawyer. You should also review the lawyer's public disciplinary history for the past 10 years, which is listed on the State Bar of Texas website. Contact the Office of the Chief Disciplinary Counsel for sanction information beyond 10 years.
Third, you should speak with the lawyer and conduct a "get-to-know-you" interview. Ask about the lawyer's knowledge and experience with your particular case type. Learn how many cases the lawyer has tried and how many of those cases ended in a successful verdict. Also, determine if the lawyer will personally handle your claim or give it to a less experienced associate.
Finally, ask how the lawyer will handle fees. Bear in mind that most Personal Injury Lawyer Dallas Texas in Texas charge on a contingency fee basis, which is to say that they only get paid if there is a successful verdict, and the fee is a percentage share of the award. However, not all Personal Injury Lawyer Dallas Texas charge this way. Accordingly, it is important to understand fees up front and to read the client agreement in its entirety before authorizing the lawyer to handle your case.
For more information on tough, smart Texas Personal Injury Lawyer Dallas Texas in Houston, Dallas or San Antonio, visit Jim S. Adler & Associates, or our Texas Personal Injury blog.
Author: Jeremy C. Lynds
Attorney, Jim S. Adler & Associates
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