To find a good lawyer we have to consider some things and here’s how:

1. Determine the legal issue and what type of law may be applicable. Such as business incorporation, employee labor law, real estate, buys a company or wills and estates.
2. Assess the type of lawyers dealing with your legal issue.
3. Compile a list of lawyers in the determined subject area by:
4. Talking to friends and business peers for a referral in the legal area you need.
5. Contact other professionals you know such as your banker or accountant.
6. Use a lawyer referral network service located on the Internet, Yellow Pages, or Bar Association.
7. Set up a phone interview with a narrowed down candidate list and ask the following questions:
8. How long have you been in practice?

A witness to an automobile accident was testifying. The lawyer asked him, "Did you actually see the accident?"

The witness: "Yes, sir."

The lawyer: "How far away were you when the accident happened?"

The witness: "Thirty-one feet, six and one quarter inches."

The lawyer (thinking he'd trap the witness): "Well, sir, will you tell the jury how you knew it was exactly that distance?"

The witness: "Because when the accident happened I took out a tape and measured it. I knew some annoying lawyer would ask me that question."

9. How much experience do you have in the area of...? (Subject area you need). How many wins have you had in this area?

What's the difference between a good lawyer and a bad lawyer?

A bad lawyer can let a case drag out for several years. A good lawyer can make it last even longer.

10. Is this a standard issue with a basic fee or more complex with an hourly fee?

"I'm beginning to think that my lawyer is too interested in making money."

"Why do you say that?"

"Listen to this from his bill: 'For waking up at night and thinking about your case: $25'."

11. Is there a fee for the initial consultation?

12. Review the answers from each phone interview. Make an appointment with a lawyer that can deal with your legal issue in a timely matter, has an interest in your business and makes you feel comfortable.
13. Be prepared for your initial interview with complete documentation for your case.
14. If all goes well and you feel the lawyer can best represent your interests and case then hire them.