If you are finding yourself in a situation in which you have to hire a lawyer for the first time, it is normal that you have doubts. How to hire a lawyer? How do I know if the lawyer is good? How do I choose someone to represent me? Well, the first step is to take a deep breath Law tutors. Here we leave you 5 tips for hiring a lawyer!
- Check the lawyer’s qualifications
In Spain, the first step is to confirm that someone is a lawyer by searching for them in the General Census of Lawyers. Then, try to find out what the lawyer’s education is, what university he attended, if he has any specialization, etc. Out of curiosity, you can see here which are the best universities to study law in Spain. - Confirm that the lawyer has experience
Of course, a lawyer’s qualifications are important, but so is experience. Confirm that the lawyer has experience in processes similar to yours and ask for references. If you search for legal services or lawyer services through Fixando, for example, you can see the professional’s profile and read reviews from previous clients, see testimonials, etc.
3.Hire a professional who believes in you
The lawyer has to defend you! Therefore, it is important to feel that the lawyer “believes in you” and your innocence. Of course, it’s difficult to evaluate this in a couple of messages or in an interview, but follow your gut to understand whether he is a person you feel “comfortable” with or not.
- Define well what the lawyer’s fees are
One of the most complicated issues when hiring a lawyer is really knowing how much you are going to pay, since the lawyer does not know in advance how many hours he will have to dedicate to the process. However, it is important to clearly define what the hourly wage is and ask for a budget, so as not to have surprises at the end. - If in doubt, ask for a second opinion
Be careful, law is not an exact science. If you have doubts about the best resolution for your case, ask for a second opinion! A lawyer with different experience may have a different idea. That’s okay, and it doesn’t mean your original attorney is incompetent. Only there is more than one way to reach the same conclusion.