So you have found yourself in need of an attorney and have reached out to a qualified practitioner. Have no fear. If you have already done your due diligence in researching the right attorney, then all you will need to do is take the right material with you during your next consultation.
In this article, we’ll go over exactly what you need so you can start on the right foot towards moving forward in the legal process with your attorney.
1. Go Over The Situation
Make sure you have your side of the facts straight before you meet with your attorney. Even though you may feel embarrassed to relate some things to your attorney, withholding any information whatsoever can prove detrimental to your case.
By going over the details of your situation with a trusted friend or family member, you can work to recall any pertinent information to your lawyer who can then work with the best resources he has in order to come up with the best defense for your case.
2. Prepare A List of Questions for Your Attorney
As you go over the situation with your friend or family member, you can use this time to prepare a list of questions that are related to your case that you can ask your potential representation.
By writing these questions down ahead of time and bringing them to your meeting, you can make sure no stone goes unturned during the duration of the meeting.
3. Bring Relevant Documents
Make sure to go over any particular document that you have received from any conflicting parties and bring them to the attorney for review. Good representation can quickly determine whether or not it will help your case.
Make sure to bring multiple copies so you can keep the original in case they need to examine it further in order to figure out how to use it during the course of a potential trial.
Going over the situation with a trusted individual while developing a list of questions is wonderful preparation for your first meeting with an attorney. Bringing in any relevant documents can also help. The more your representation has to work with, the better the chances you will get a positive outcome regarding your case.
