How to Hire an Attorney

HOW TO HIRE AN ATTORNEY

How does a person know how to hire any attorney? When do I need one? Will it cost me just fo find out if I need one? What if I just handle it myself? All of these are questions that may be asked when you run into a situation with the law. That might mean you’ve been arrested, but it might also mean that you’re being investigated, or accused of something. You might have been threatened with a lawsuit. You may have received something that you’re not sure how to understand.

SO DO I NEED A LAWYER?

ANSWER: There are certain situations in life that involve complicated things. Often, a license is required in order to help people in these situations. Like when you have a problem with the electricity at your house or apartment. Its better to have an electrician with a license deal with your problem and avoid getting shocked.

Hiring a lawyer is a lot like hiring an electrician, or a mechanic, or doctor. You know that you should call one when you are afraid you might get shocked, stalled or injured in some way. Same thing with a lawyer, you call one when you think you might get shocked in the legal system or government system.

Even if it appears like it is a simple situation, when you are dealing with the law, you want to have a person with a license verify that it is simple and deal with it in the correct way. This helps you avoid getting shocked with something that should have been straightforward. And if your situation turns out NOT to be simple, you want to make sure there is someone there on your side that can help you through it.

ASK A GRAND RAPIDS ATTORNEY A QUESTION:

[email protected]

or

(616) 920-6594

BURNS LAW OFFICE, plc
29 Pearl Ave NW, Suite 145
Grand Rapids, MI 49503

SO WHO DO I HIRE AS MY ATTORNEY?

ANSWER: Once you’ve decided you need an attorney, how do you know which one to hire? Someone you know may have a recommendation. Many people may an opinion. But what is important to think about when picking which attorney to hire.

A couple of considerations:

  • You want an attorney that you are able to work with. Someone that you are comfortable both discussing the situation with and that you are confident can get the job done. An attorney has to know the messy details so that they can be prepared to deal with them. In order for this to happen, you need an attorney you can discuss you situation with completely.
  • Available – You want an attorney that you can get ahold of and that returns your messages. The BURNS LAW OFFICE, plc, has staff answering the phones and sending emails 24/7. If you ever have a question or concern, you do not need to hesitate to contact our office:

[email protected]

or

(616) 920-6594

BURNS LAW OFFICE, plc
29 Pearl Ave NW, Suite 145
Grand Rapids, MI 49503