When you are going to a consultation with your lawyer

When you are going to a consultation with your lawyer, do not be scared to do your own interview. Ask him or her about their familiarity with the situation you are in, how much success they have, or anything else you feel you should know. If they refuse to answer your questions, they may be trying to hide something, meaning you may want to look elsewhere.

If you need a lawyer, start by contacting your local bar association to find out if there have been any complaints against the lawyers you are considering hiring. When they have a ton of complaints, skip them.

Look for a lawyer that is an expert in your type of case. Many lawyers can handle a wide range of cases, but if you want the best outcome possible, you want a lawyer that deals solely with cases of the same nature as yours. The best lawyer for you will have many cases like yours and knows the law the best.

Make sure you have done your own research before you start a claim for worker's compensation. Each state is different regarding filing times and proof you need. Worker's Compensation is very different from other claims and you should do more research on this topic before filing. There are things that are slightly different that need to be done.

A good tip to remember if you're working with a completely incompetent lawyer is to consider reporting them to the bar association. The bar association has the responsibility to punish lawyers. If your lawyer has stolen from you, committed a crime or something along those lines, you'll want to report them to the bar association.