Using a Lawyer and What to Do If Things Go Wrong

Finding the right lawyer to handle your case or matter is extremely important. That's why HALT wrote this book. It puts you, the consumer, in the driver's seat by teaching you how to make wise decisions right from the start of your attorney-client relationship. Topics include: You're the boss; Shopping for a Lawyer; Fee Arrangements; Terms of Employment; Working with Your Lawyer; If Problems Develop; Parting with Your Lawyer; Client Security Funds; Fee Disputes; Attorney Discipline; Suing Your Lawyer.The book arms you with the information you need to take control of an attorney-client relationship right from the start.This new edition covers comparison shopping for a lawyer, demanding a written agreement and establishing good communications, as well as explaining new ways to find lawyers online, innovative fee arrangements, methods for addressing lawyer misconduct and key elements for every attorney-client agreement.Don't hire a lawyer without reading this book.(From the back cover)