- Research. You must search for attorneys who have a significant amount of experience handling cases related to yours. For example, if your case relates to a bike accident, you should look for attorneys who have been involved in these types of cases. If one of your friends or family members have hired an attorney, you should ask them for recommendations, as well.
- Speak to the attorneys. To get a better idea of whether or not the attorney is the right match for your case, you should schedule a consultation. The attorney will inform you about their legal experience and what estimate they will charge you once the case has been settled. Feel free to ask for clarifications if you are confused with what the attorney is saying. After your consultations are concluded, you will form an opinion on each attorney you spoke with. Then, you will select who you believe would be the most appropriate fit to handle your case.
- Fees. During your consultation, you will be given a rough estimate of what the cost will be for the attorney’s services along with other fees. Here is a list of potential fees you may be charged:
- Contingency fee. Your attorney will receive a percentage of the amount of money you may acquire from your case. If you do not get any money, then your attorney will not collect any either.
- Flat fee. You will have to pay the attorney a specific amount of money for a service, such as filing bankruptcy or writing a will. Make sure to ask what the exact flat fee will be before making the request for an attorney to fulfill it.
- Retainer. The attorney will make a request to have you pay the fee upfront. This may be used as a down payment to expenses.
- Hourly Rates. The attorney will charge a fee per hour. You will receive a final cost based on the amount of hours that were put in to complete it.
- Service. If you are not satisfied with the attorney’s services, you may fire them at any given time. However, there have been circumstances where the client was required to request permission by a judge to fire the attorney. Once you have fired the attorney, you may have to start from scratch. This will cause a delay in your case and could potentially cost you more money.
If you would like to save your time and money, reach out to the attorney and let them
know about your frustration towards their services. This could include not having a fair
representation or getting charged too much. Hopefully, this will help you resolve the
issue.
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West Coast Trial Lawyers has a team full of experienced attorneys. Our primary objective is to make sure you are satisfied with the end result of your case. With our commitment to making our clients happy, we have won over 5,000 cases and acquired more than $1 billion in settlements and judgments.
We offer a variety of services relating to personal injury. This includes, but is not limited to:
- Car accidents.
- Motorcycle accidents.
- Pedestrian accidents.
- Wrongful death.
- Dog bite.
There are no hidden fees attached to our services. You will only get charged once your case has been won or settled. If you are interested in scheduling a free, no-obligation consultation at our Los Angeles personal injury law firm, please contact our 24/7 legal team by calling (213) 927-3700 or emailing [email protected]
