Studies show that 52% of lawyers provide free services to clients.
Have you thought about scheduling a free legal consultation? Do you think that it would benefit your case? What questions do you have about the process?
If the consultation is free, you want to maximize the opportunity and get the most information possible.
Keep reading to learn more about how to prepare for a free lawyer consultation.
1. Manage Your Expectations
Outline your expectations ahead of time is important because it will determine how the meeting will go.
What will be included in this free legal advice? What do you hope to walk away with after the meeting?
Setting a goal and sharing this goal when you start the meeting can help keep you and the lawyer on the same page.
2. Have Your Information Ready and Organized
Organization is an important part of any meeting. You may only have a limited time to talk during the free consultation and you won’t want to waste any of it looking for information or wishing you had prepared the documents ahead of time.
Writing down the details of your case and eliminating the “fluff” from the story will help you communicate the timeline of events efficiently to your legal consultant. The lawyer will appreciate getting the facts and not have to prod you for additional questions.
Any information that you are able to provide on the opposing party will also be helpful, as they can get a better picture of the situation if they have some information from both sides. This will be useful in many situations, from a divorce lawyer to an employment lawyer, among others.
3. Write Down Your Questions
You will likely have several questions to ask and writing them down is very helpful. By writing them down, you can analyze if any overlapping questions could be combined into a better one. This will also help you be ready when the lawyer asks what questions you have for them.
You may be nervous during the meeting and having the questions prepared ahead of time can help guide the meeting for you when you’re not sure what to do next.
4. Do Your Research
When you are preparing for your free lawyer consultation, doing your research is a part of the process. Knowing everything you can in advance about the law firm that you will be working with will help you know what to expect in the meeting.
Reading through the client reviews on a website will help give you additional insight into what it is like to work with them. Learning more about the lawyers through their profiles can help you get a better idea of their experience as well.
Getting Ready for a Free Lawyer Consultation
Now that you know how to prepare for a free lawyer consultation, you can schedule one today. This is an important step in starting the legal process for your case.
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