Lawyers map
>1.3k
experienced lawyers
Filter by
23 Oct, 2024 by Justine kuna
I have been working with Mr. O’shea and his team for the past few years and am very happy with the work him and his team have provided. He is very supportive and very knowledgeable about the laws. He is always available to answer questions or gets back within a responsible time. He is very honest and tells it like it is. I would highly recommend Mr. O’Shea and his team.
Read more
14 Aug, 2024 by Ana rosa
This attorney has 5 stars on most of his reviews because he tells clients he will reduce your bill by $500.00, if you write a good review of him on google to get more business. Guess what? After your 5 star review has posted, he charges You, the Client, triple. Stay far away!
Read more
18 Dec, 2023 by Destiny maluagna
I can not put into words how amazing mr.O’SHEA and his team was to me.They became almost like family to me and mine.He was never just in it for the money like others in his field. This man is one of a kind and it truly TRULY was a blessing to work with!
Read more
23 Oct, 2024 by Justine kuna
I have been working with Mr. O’shea and his team for the past few years and am very happy with the work him and his team have provided. He is very supportive and very knowledgeable about the laws. He is always available to answer questions or gets back within a responsible time. He is very honest and tells it like it is. I would highly recommend Mr. O’Shea and his team.
Read more
14 Aug, 2024 by Ana rosa
This attorney has 5 stars on most of his reviews because he tells clients he will reduce your bill by $500.00, if you write a good review of him on google to get more business. Guess what? After your 5 star review has posted, he charges You, the Client, triple. Stay far away!
Read more
18 Dec, 2023 by Destiny maluagna
I can not put into words how amazing mr.O’SHEA and his team was to me.They became almost like family to me and mine.He was never just in it for the money like others in his field. This man is one of a kind and it truly TRULY was a blessing to work with!
Read more
23 Oct, 2024 by Justine kuna
I have been working with Mr. O’shea and his team for the past few years and am very happy with the work him and his team have provided. He is very supportive and very knowledgeable about the laws. He is always available to answer questions or gets back within a responsible time. He is very honest and tells it like it is. I would highly recommend Mr. O’Shea and his team.
Read more
14 Aug, 2024 by Ana rosa
This attorney has 5 stars on most of his reviews because he tells clients he will reduce your bill by $500.00, if you write a good review of him on google to get more business. Guess what? After your 5 star review has posted, he charges You, the Client, triple. Stay far away!
Read more
18 Dec, 2023 by Destiny maluagna
I can not put into words how amazing mr.O’SHEA and his team was to me.They became almost like family to me and mine.He was never just in it for the money like others in his field. This man is one of a kind and it truly TRULY was a blessing to work with!
Read more
23 Oct, 2024 by Justine kuna
I have been working with Mr. O’shea and his team for the past few years and am very happy with the work him and his team have provided. He is very supportive and very knowledgeable about the laws. He is always available to answer questions or gets back within a responsible time. He is very honest and tells it like it is. I would highly recommend Mr. O’Shea and his team.
Read more
14 Aug, 2024 by Ana rosa
This attorney has 5 stars on most of his reviews because he tells clients he will reduce your bill by $500.00, if you write a good review of him on google to get more business. Guess what? After your 5 star review has posted, he charges You, the Client, triple. Stay far away!
Read more
18 Dec, 2023 by Destiny maluagna
I can not put into words how amazing mr.O’SHEA and his team was to me.They became almost like family to me and mine.He was never just in it for the money like others in his field. This man is one of a kind and it truly TRULY was a blessing to work with!
Read more
23 Oct, 2024 by Justine kuna
I have been working with Mr. O’shea and his team for the past few years and am very happy with the work him and his team have provided. He is very supportive and very knowledgeable about the laws. He is always available to answer questions or gets back within a responsible time. He is very honest and tells it like it is. I would highly recommend Mr. O’Shea and his team.
Read more
14 Aug, 2024 by Ana rosa
This attorney has 5 stars on most of his reviews because he tells clients he will reduce your bill by $500.00, if you write a good review of him on google to get more business. Guess what? After your 5 star review has posted, he charges You, the Client, triple. Stay far away!
Read more
18 Dec, 2023 by Destiny maluagna
I can not put into words how amazing mr.O’SHEA and his team was to me.They became almost like family to me and mine.He was never just in it for the money like others in his field. This man is one of a kind and it truly TRULY was a blessing to work with!
Read more
25 Nov, 2024 by Anthony castro
Mr. Katsnelson provided outstanding help and guidance in getting my impactful ticket dismissed in a virtual NJ municipal court. His expertise and clear communication made the process stress-free, and he ensured my license stayed unrestricted. No need to read further, he is the lawyer for you! I highly recommend him!
Read more
06 May, 2024 by S b
Whether your case is a misdemeanor or homicide Yan gives every detail of the case full attention and treats all with respect and dignity. He is communicative with clients and families and is not afraid to fight for his client's rights. Highly recommend
Read more
02 Dec, 2023 by John nielsen
25 Nov, 2024 by Anthony castro
Mr. Katsnelson provided outstanding help and guidance in getting my impactful ticket dismissed in a virtual NJ municipal court. His expertise and clear communication made the process stress-free, and he ensured my license stayed unrestricted. No need to read further, he is the lawyer for you! I highly recommend him!
Read more
06 May, 2024 by S b
Whether your case is a misdemeanor or homicide Yan gives every detail of the case full attention and treats all with respect and dignity. He is communicative with clients and families and is not afraid to fight for his client's rights. Highly recommend
Read more
02 Dec, 2023 by John nielsen
25 Nov, 2024 by Anthony castro
Mr. Katsnelson provided outstanding help and guidance in getting my impactful ticket dismissed in a virtual NJ municipal court. His expertise and clear communication made the process stress-free, and he ensured my license stayed unrestricted. No need to read further, he is the lawyer for you! I highly recommend him!
Read more
06 May, 2024 by S b
Whether your case is a misdemeanor or homicide Yan gives every detail of the case full attention and treats all with respect and dignity. He is communicative with clients and families and is not afraid to fight for his client's rights. Highly recommend
Read more
06 May, 2024 by Marie sevilla
She is a hard worker and a good fighter . A very smart and compassionate attorney with high potential .
Read more
08 Jan, 2025 by Margie thompson
Excellent Law firm. Professional and knowledgeable. Able to answer all your questions. A pleasure doing business with them and knowing our financial future and legacy is in good hands. Thank you AnneMarie and Andrew!
Read more
16 Dec, 2024 by Lisa k
I just signed several estate planning documents to take care of my kids. The lawyers were extremely professional and I felt comfortable. They spoke to me clearly and with respect so I fully understood everything. I would recommend this law firm to anyone -ask for Andrew and Lisa!
Read more
16 Dec, 2024 by Theresa quercia
I cannot recommend the team at Angiuli & Gentile, LLP highly enough! They went above and beyond to assist me with several complex legal matters, including navigating the intricacies of an irrevocable trust, selling a home in NY, and purchasing another in NJ. Every step of the way, their expertise, professionalism, and dedication to my best interests were unmatched.
Cristina Mangona was absolutely outstanding—her knowledge and attention to detail gave me complete confidence in every decision. She was always available to answer questions and made a challenging process much easier to manage. Stefanie DeMario Germershausen, the lead attorney on the team, was equally incredible, offering exceptional support and ensuring that everything was handled efficiently and seamlessly. Stefanie went above and beyond by uncovering thousands of dollars owed to me from the sale of my home—money I never would have known about if not for her incredible diligence and attention to detail.
A special thanks to Annamarie Gentile, whose leadership and expertise were evident throughout my experience. Her guidance provided clarity in moments when things felt overwhelming, and her ability to break down complex legal language into something understandable was truly appreciated.
If you’re looking for a law firm that truly cares about its clients and is willing to go the extra mile, look no further than Angiuli & Gentile, LLP. They’re not just attorneys—they’re partners you can trust during life’s most important transitions.
Read more
08 Jan, 2025 by Margie thompson
Excellent Law firm. Professional and knowledgeable. Able to answer all your questions. A pleasure doing business with them and knowing our financial future and legacy is in good hands. Thank you AnneMarie and Andrew!
Read more
16 Dec, 2024 by Lisa k
I just signed several estate planning documents to take care of my kids. The lawyers were extremely professional and I felt comfortable. They spoke to me clearly and with respect so I fully understood everything. I would recommend this law firm to anyone -ask for Andrew and Lisa!
Read more
16 Dec, 2024 by Theresa quercia
I cannot recommend the team at Angiuli & Gentile, LLP highly enough! They went above and beyond to assist me with several complex legal matters, including navigating the intricacies of an irrevocable trust, selling a home in NY, and purchasing another in NJ. Every step of the way, their expertise, professionalism, and dedication to my best interests were unmatched.
Cristina Mangona was absolutely outstanding—her knowledge and attention to detail gave me complete confidence in every decision. She was always available to answer questions and made a challenging process much easier to manage. Stefanie DeMario Germershausen, the lead attorney on the team, was equally incredible, offering exceptional support and ensuring that everything was handled efficiently and seamlessly. Stefanie went above and beyond by uncovering thousands of dollars owed to me from the sale of my home—money I never would have known about if not for her incredible diligence and attention to detail.
A special thanks to Annamarie Gentile, whose leadership and expertise were evident throughout my experience. Her guidance provided clarity in moments when things felt overwhelming, and her ability to break down complex legal language into something understandable was truly appreciated.
If you’re looking for a law firm that truly cares about its clients and is willing to go the extra mile, look no further than Angiuli & Gentile, LLP. They’re not just attorneys—they’re partners you can trust during life’s most important transitions.
Read more
08 Jan, 2025 by Margie thompson
Excellent Law firm. Professional and knowledgeable. Able to answer all your questions. A pleasure doing business with them and knowing our financial future and legacy is in good hands. Thank you AnneMarie and Andrew!
Read more
16 Dec, 2024 by Lisa k
I just signed several estate planning documents to take care of my kids. The lawyers were extremely professional and I felt comfortable. They spoke to me clearly and with respect so I fully understood everything. I would recommend this law firm to anyone -ask for Andrew and Lisa!
Read more
16 Dec, 2024 by Theresa quercia
I cannot recommend the team at Angiuli & Gentile, LLP highly enough! They went above and beyond to assist me with several complex legal matters, including navigating the intricacies of an irrevocable trust, selling a home in NY, and purchasing another in NJ. Every step of the way, their expertise, professionalism, and dedication to my best interests were unmatched.
Cristina Mangona was absolutely outstanding—her knowledge and attention to detail gave me complete confidence in every decision. She was always available to answer questions and made a challenging process much easier to manage. Stefanie DeMario Germershausen, the lead attorney on the team, was equally incredible, offering exceptional support and ensuring that everything was handled efficiently and seamlessly. Stefanie went above and beyond by uncovering thousands of dollars owed to me from the sale of my home—money I never would have known about if not for her incredible diligence and attention to detail.
A special thanks to Annamarie Gentile, whose leadership and expertise were evident throughout my experience. Her guidance provided clarity in moments when things felt overwhelming, and her ability to break down complex legal language into something understandable was truly appreciated.
If you’re looking for a law firm that truly cares about its clients and is willing to go the extra mile, look no further than Angiuli & Gentile, LLP. They’re not just attorneys—they’re partners you can trust during life’s most important transitions.
Read more
12 Dec, 2023 by It’s just adi
03 Aug, 2023 by Frank bruno
Extremely professional and attentive staff. I have had a great experience using Paul and his staff. They are very responsive and knowledgeable. I highly recommend them!
Read more
02 Aug, 2023 by Jose l. paucar
Great lawyer and great staff! Paul is very knowledge with all things treated to real estate law and his staff makes sure the transaction runs smoothly and effectively from contract signing to closing. I highly recommend using him for your next real estate transaction.
Read more
25 Nov, 2024 by Anthony castro
Mr. Katsnelson provided outstanding help and guidance in getting my impactful ticket dismissed in a virtual NJ municipal court. His expertise and clear communication made the process stress-free, and he ensured my license stayed unrestricted. No need to read further, he is the lawyer for you! I highly recommend him!
Read more
06 May, 2024 by S b
Whether your case is a misdemeanor or homicide Yan gives every detail of the case full attention and treats all with respect and dignity. He is communicative with clients and families and is not afraid to fight for his client's rights. Highly recommend
Read more
02 Dec, 2023 by John nielsen
25 Nov, 2024 by Anthony castro
Mr. Katsnelson provided outstanding help and guidance in getting my impactful ticket dismissed in a virtual NJ municipal court. His expertise and clear communication made the process stress-free, and he ensured my license stayed unrestricted. No need to read further, he is the lawyer for you! I highly recommend him!
Read more
06 May, 2024 by S b
Whether your case is a misdemeanor or homicide Yan gives every detail of the case full attention and treats all with respect and dignity. He is communicative with clients and families and is not afraid to fight for his client's rights. Highly recommend
Read more
02 Dec, 2023 by John nielsen
25 Nov, 2024 by Anthony castro
Mr. Katsnelson provided outstanding help and guidance in getting my impactful ticket dismissed in a virtual NJ municipal court. His expertise and clear communication made the process stress-free, and he ensured my license stayed unrestricted. No need to read further, he is the lawyer for you! I highly recommend him!
Read more
06 May, 2024 by S b
Whether your case is a misdemeanor or homicide Yan gives every detail of the case full attention and treats all with respect and dignity. He is communicative with clients and families and is not afraid to fight for his client's rights. Highly recommend
Read more
02 Dec, 2023 by John nielsen
15 Nov, 2024 by Thomas gavigan
23 Oct, 2024 by Allday services
Un ethical and unprofessional, don’t expect this attorney to help at, what a terrible experience i had, even my title agency couldn’t believe what was going on with this law office..
Read more
03 Sep, 2024 by Fares ramdan fares ramdan
15 Nov, 2024 by Thomas gavigan
23 Oct, 2024 by Allday services
Un ethical and unprofessional, don’t expect this attorney to help at, what a terrible experience i had, even my title agency couldn’t believe what was going on with this law office..
Read more
03 Sep, 2024 by Fares ramdan fares ramdan
30 Aug, 2024 by Erin jang
14 Feb, 2024 by Damon minus
Great firm
Read more
20 Sep, 2023 by Rebeca cubela
30 Aug, 2024 by Erin jang
14 Feb, 2024 by Damon minus
Great firm
Read more
20 Sep, 2023 by Rebeca cubela
30 Aug, 2024 by Erin jang
14 Feb, 2024 by Damon minus
Great firm
Read more
20 Sep, 2023 by Rebeca cubela
25 May, 2023 by G m
03 Oct, 2022 by Anonymous
Very unprofessional, hard to reach and has a habit of not telling client what they’re actual sentence is I wouldn’t recommend hiring
Read more
14 Sep, 2022 by Anonymous
Great attorney and nothing could be added except he is the best of all attorneys we had experience with.
Read more
18 Sep, 2024 by Cheryl thompson
Terrible. Worst most unprofessional lawyers I have ever dealt with. Marvin hasn’t submitted my paperwork the court requested 6 months ago and will not answer any calls or texts. When I call the office they tell me he isn’t in or in a meeting on a call etc and he never returns messages. I will be reporting them to the bar association. If you ask me they robbed my money!
Read more
03 Jul, 2024 by Anne mangone
03 Jun, 2024 by Ab q
Nice and friendly staffs , highly recommend! Everything went smoothly
Read more
07 Oct, 2020 by Anonymous
I have used Maria two times both for staten island criminal cases on both occasions the outcome she was able to achive on both was dismmissal and i never had to be asked by her like most staten island attorneys can u cooperate it seems thats how most beet cases on staten island but if u r old school and believe in keeping your mouth shut than u and i have things in common and maria doesnt ask you to do it SO SHE IS GOOD ONLY FLAW IS SHE IS HARD TO GET AHOLD OF SOMETIMES AS WELL AS SHOWS UP TO COURT JUST IN TIME FOR THE CASE
Read more
11 Jan, 2022 by Anthony
After speaking with a few other attorneys My husband and I decided Mr. Duval was the right one for us. We FIRST hired Mr. Duval as a defense attorney for my husband, from the moment we spoke with him we felt confident we were in good hands. He was informative, professional, aggressive, knowledgeable and completely put our minds at ease. A few months later we hired him AGAIN for a personal injury case. He kept us informed every step of the way, he answered all our calls no matter what the time and answered all our questions always. He was amazing in both cases; he was able to get my husband's case down to just a small fine and his injury case a large amount of money and closed the case in less than a year! We highly highly recommend Mr. Duval.
Read more
03 Apr, 2021 by Deena
He is great he always answer the phone. He is patient with me and works very hard for you.
Read more
26 Apr, 2019 by Louis l
Leo duval helped me with a case that was outside of his normal judical regimen. Not only was he extremely professional, and knowledgeable. He actually made the entire process very easy for me. Once I retained Leo, the entire headache went away. He gave me my family back when i thought all hope was gone. Worked with me financially, and also gave me a friend that i could rely on. His expertise with my case was flawless and his drive to make sure that i was taken care of was amazing. Not only would i only trust Leo with anything in the future, i will always have a new founded friend. Thank you once again for everything that you have done for me Leo.
Read more
12 Jan, 2025 by Rami “rara” zaki
10 Jan, 2025 by Crystal stridiron
Loved working with this company. They have helped and never judge anything and was always willing to help. Today I close this chapter with him. Thank you for everything
Read more
07 Jan, 2025 by Vasley green
Waste of money, stay away, she will do nothing, except reschedule the hearing date, until you are found guilty!
I had a video from my dash cam which she told me she lost the day of the hearing. I had to provide the video again. She also said I would not have to attend the trial when hired, but then started calling me on the day of the trial asking when I will be coming?
This is unprofessional and doesn't give me any confidence in her ability to actually defend me. Maybe they do a good job with something, but having experienced these total gaffs how am I supposed to believe she defended me adequately.
Read more
12 Jan, 2025 by Rami “rara” zaki
10 Jan, 2025 by Crystal stridiron
Loved working with this company. They have helped and never judge anything and was always willing to help. Today I close this chapter with him. Thank you for everything
Read more
07 Jan, 2025 by Vasley green
Waste of money, stay away, she will do nothing, except reschedule the hearing date, until you are found guilty!
I had a video from my dash cam which she told me she lost the day of the hearing. I had to provide the video again. She also said I would not have to attend the trial when hired, but then started calling me on the day of the trial asking when I will be coming?
This is unprofessional and doesn't give me any confidence in her ability to actually defend me. Maybe they do a good job with something, but having experienced these total gaffs how am I supposed to believe she defended me adequately.
Read more
12 Jan, 2025 by Rami “rara” zaki
10 Jan, 2025 by Crystal stridiron
Loved working with this company. They have helped and never judge anything and was always willing to help. Today I close this chapter with him. Thank you for everything
Read more
07 Jan, 2025 by Vasley green
Waste of money, stay away, she will do nothing, except reschedule the hearing date, until you are found guilty!
I had a video from my dash cam which she told me she lost the day of the hearing. I had to provide the video again. She also said I would not have to attend the trial when hired, but then started calling me on the day of the trial asking when I will be coming?
This is unprofessional and doesn't give me any confidence in her ability to actually defend me. Maybe they do a good job with something, but having experienced these total gaffs how am I supposed to believe she defended me adequately.
Read more
12 Jan, 2025 by Rami “rara” zaki
10 Jan, 2025 by Crystal stridiron
Loved working with this company. They have helped and never judge anything and was always willing to help. Today I close this chapter with him. Thank you for everything
Read more
07 Jan, 2025 by Vasley green
Waste of money, stay away, she will do nothing, except reschedule the hearing date, until you are found guilty!
I had a video from my dash cam which she told me she lost the day of the hearing. I had to provide the video again. She also said I would not have to attend the trial when hired, but then started calling me on the day of the trial asking when I will be coming?
This is unprofessional and doesn't give me any confidence in her ability to actually defend me. Maybe they do a good job with something, but having experienced these total gaffs how am I supposed to believe she defended me adequately.
Read more
12 Jan, 2025 by Rami “rara” zaki
10 Jan, 2025 by Crystal stridiron
Loved working with this company. They have helped and never judge anything and was always willing to help. Today I close this chapter with him. Thank you for everything
Read more
07 Jan, 2025 by Vasley green
Waste of money, stay away, she will do nothing, except reschedule the hearing date, until you are found guilty!
I had a video from my dash cam which she told me she lost the day of the hearing. I had to provide the video again. She also said I would not have to attend the trial when hired, but then started calling me on the day of the trial asking when I will be coming?
This is unprofessional and doesn't give me any confidence in her ability to actually defend me. Maybe they do a good job with something, but having experienced these total gaffs how am I supposed to believe she defended me adequately.
Read more
12 Jan, 2025 by Rami “rara” zaki
10 Jan, 2025 by Crystal stridiron
Loved working with this company. They have helped and never judge anything and was always willing to help. Today I close this chapter with him. Thank you for everything
Read more
07 Jan, 2025 by Vasley green
Waste of money, stay away, she will do nothing, except reschedule the hearing date, until you are found guilty!
I had a video from my dash cam which she told me she lost the day of the hearing. I had to provide the video again. She also said I would not have to attend the trial when hired, but then started calling me on the day of the trial asking when I will be coming?
This is unprofessional and doesn't give me any confidence in her ability to actually defend me. Maybe they do a good job with something, but having experienced these total gaffs how am I supposed to believe she defended me adequately.
Read more
Find Your Lawyer
By Practice Area
-
Real Estate
-
Business
-
Personal Injury
-
Litigation
-
Family Law
-
Estate Planning
-
Criminal Defense
-
Probate
-
Medical Malpractice
-
Elder Law
-
Appeals
-
Government
-
Consumer Protection
-
Car Accident
-
Insurance
-
Trusts
-
Foreclosure
-
Child Support
-
Civil Rights
-
Immigration
-
Tax
-
Bankruptcy
-
Child Custody
-
Intellectual Property
-
Mediation
-
Workers Compensation
-
Social Security & Disability
-
Domestic Violence
-
Lawsuit / Dispute
-
Wrongful Death
-
Copyright Application
-
Debt Collection
-
Adoption
-
Federal Crime
-
Financial Markets And Services
-
Entertainment
-
Sexual Harassment
-
Debt Settlement
-
Discrimination
-
Drug Crime
-
Sex Crime
-
Wrongful Termination
-
Cannabis Law
-
Divorce
-
DUI / DWI
Discover the ideal lawyer
You can search a lawyer by practice area, lawyer name, city, state, or ZIP code
FAQs
Questions? We have answers
Top Questions to Ask a Lawyer
When meeting with a lawyer for the first time, it's important to ask the right questions to understand their expertise and determine if they're the right fit for your legal needs. Here are some top questions to consider:
-
What experience do you have with cases similar to mine?
Ensure the lawyer has relevant experience in the specific area of law pertaining to your case. -
How do you charge for your services, and what are the estimated costs?
Understand the fee structure, including hourly rates, flat fees, retainer fees, and any additional expenses. -
What potential outcomes can I expect from my case?
While no lawyer can guarantee results, they can provide an assessment of possible scenarios based on their experience. -
What is your approach to handling cases like mine?
Learn about their strategy, whether they prefer negotiation, mediation, or litigation. -
Who will be working on my case?
Find out if the lawyer will handle your case personally or delegate tasks to other attorneys or paralegals. -
How will you communicate with me throughout the process?
Establish expectations for updates, preferred communication methods, and response times. -
What is the likely timeline for resolving my case?
Get an estimate of how long the process may take from start to finish. -
Do you have references from past clients?
Testimonials or references can provide insight into the lawyer's professionalism and effectiveness. -
What are the strengths and weaknesses of my case?
Understanding potential challenges helps you prepare and sets realistic expectations. -
Are there alternative ways to solve my legal problem?
Discuss options like mediation, arbitration, or settlement to resolve the issue efficiently.
How to Check the Credibility of a Lawyer
Before hiring a lawyer, it's crucial to verify their credibility and ensure they're qualified to handle your case:
-
Verify Their License:
Check with your state's bar association to confirm the lawyer is licensed and in good standing. -
Experience and Specialization:
Ensure the lawyer specializes in the area of law relevant to your case. -
Disciplinary Record:
Look up any history of disciplinary actions or complaints through the state bar association. -
Client Reviews and Testimonials:
Read reviews on legal directories like Avvo, Martindale-Hubbell, or Google to gauge client satisfaction. -
Professional Memberships:
Membership in professional organizations or specialty bar associations can indicate a commitment to their field. -
Awards and Recognitions:
Honors from reputable organizations reflect expertise and a positive reputation. -
Consultation Assessment:
Use the initial consultation to evaluate their communication skills, responsiveness, and willingness to address your concerns. -
Ask for References:
A credible lawyer should be willing to provide references from past clients.
What Should I Prepare for My First Consultation?
To make the most of your initial meeting with a lawyer, come prepared with:
-
Relevant Documents:
Bring all documents related to your case, such as contracts, correspondence, legal notices, court papers, or evidence. -
Written Summary:
Prepare a concise written summary of your situation, including key dates, events, and involved parties. -
List of Questions:
Write down any questions you have about your case, the legal process, or the lawyer's experience. -
Financial Information:
If applicable, bring financial documents like pay stubs, tax returns, or bank statements. -
Contact Information:
Provide details of any witnesses or other parties relevant to your case. -
Personal Identification:
Bring a valid ID for verification purposes. -
Pen and Notebook:
Take notes during the consultation to remember important points. -
Budget Constraints:
Be ready to discuss your budget and any financial limitations.
How Much Does a Lawyer Cost?
The cost of hiring a lawyer varies widely based on several factors:
-
Fee Structures:
-
Hourly Rate:
Lawyers may charge anywhere from $150 to $500 or more per hour, depending on experience and location. -
Flat Fee:
For routine legal services like drafting a will or handling an uncontested divorce, lawyers might offer a flat fee. -
Retainer Fee:
An upfront payment against which the lawyer bills hourly fees. -
Contingency Fee:
Common in personal injury cases; the lawyer receives a percentage (typically 25% to 40%) of any settlement or award. -
Monthly Retainer:
For ongoing services, businesses might pay a monthly fee for a set number of hours or services.
-
Hourly Rate:
-
Factors Affecting Cost:
-
Complexity of the Case:
More complex cases require more time and resources, increasing costs. -
Lawyer's Experience:
Highly experienced lawyers may charge higher fees. -
Geographic Location:
Legal fees can vary significantly by region or city. -
Additional Expenses:
Court filing fees, expert witness fees, travel expenses, and administrative costs may be extra.
-
Complexity of the Case:
-
Estimating Total Costs:
Request a detailed fee agreement outlining all potential costs.
Discuss any additional expenses that may arise during the case. -
Negotiating Fees:
Some lawyers may be willing to negotiate fees or offer payment plans, especially for clients with financial constraints. -
Pro Bono Services:
For those who cannot afford legal services, some lawyers or legal aid organizations offer services at reduced rates or for free.
