Common Mistakes When Choosing a Denver Attorney

In this article I would like to talk to you about a few common mistakes people make when choosing a Denver Attorney wreck. I hope that with this knowledge you will be able to avoid the frustration that goes along with a incompetent lawyer. Well enough small talk lets begin with our first mistake.

Do not judge a Denver lawyer by their age or school they attended. Age has almost nothing to do with a lawyers experience and skill in the courtroom. A young lawyer can be very good and an old lawyer can be totally incompetent. The same goes for the school they graduated from. Just because it is a prominent school does not mean they are capable to win. School and on the job know-how are two different things. A good grade on a college exam does not mean that person is diligent or that attorney knows how to win a trial.

An even bigger blunder people make is in choosing a Denver law firm instead of a Denver attorney. You need to choose a specific car wreck attorney that you feel happy with. Don't just choose a law firm because you heard their name in the paper. They might be a good law firm but maybe they specialize in divorce or medical malpractice. Or maybe the lawyer that will represent you is new and never tried a case before.

Another error people make is to hire a trial lawyer because they saw them on television. Just because a lawyer has money to spend on television ads does not make him the best attorney or they right one for you. You need to do your research about a lawyer. Look into their track record. How many cases did they win? How many did they loose? It is very essential that you understand this. Being on television. does not make one a good car accident lawyer

Another mistake is choosing a lawyer based on referrals from family or friends. Although asking friends and family is not a bad idea the problem arises when you fail to ask about the details. Does this lawyer specialize in car wreck cases? Your friend's attorney might be the best medical malpractice attorney on the planet but how will that help you with your car accident court case?

The last and biggest mistake I want to warn you is failure to interview the Denver lawyer before you hire him or her. You need to make sure that this attorney is right for you. Make an appointment and talk to them. Make sure you ask question. How many cases did they win? How much knowledge do they have about this type of case? What are their rates? Ask as many questions as you can. Pretend you are interviewing some for a job. What would you ask that person? Would you be comfortable hiring someone that is not experienced for a high paying job? Would you hire someone that seems to not think logically and that you are not comfortable with?

(Source: Jason Crabtree)