10 Thoughts Before Retaining a Lawyer
- 1. Is there anything I can do myself to correct the situation?
- 2. Does my employer, state agencies or public interest groups offer any assistance?
- 3. What’s at stake?
- 4. How fast do you need to react/respond?
- 6. What are the damages?
- 7. What is the end goal? What are you trying to achieve?
- 8. Is it a matter of principle? If so, how far you are willing to go?
- 9. Try to obtain a brief and free telephone consultation.
- 10. Pay for a hour consultation and make an informed decision.
- Remember, when you represent yourself, you might have a "fool for a client".
