What should you look
for when you need
an attorney?

EXPERIENCE: How many years has this
attorney been practicing law?

This is important. Why? Because with years of experience
comes a greater chance that he or she has successfully
handled a case like yours. Check qualifications, experiences
and background of the attorney you are thinking about
hiring. Type the attorney’s name into google.com and do
a little research of your own.

Stephen and Lorri King each have over 20 years of experience in
successfully practicing many areas of law. They have handled a
wide range of legal issues including mediation, family law, criminal
law, personal injury law, worker’s compensation, general litigation,
municipal law, estate planning, probate law, real estate law and
business law. Chances are they have successfully worked on a
case very similar to yours.

 

BIG FIRM or SMALL FIRM?  Is the attorney
part of a big firm, a small firm or is he or she
practicing on their own?

Another important question. Simply because the attorney
works in a large firm doesn’t mean he or she is more capable.
And conversely, if the lawyer practices on his or her own, it
doesn’t mean that he or she is not capable of handling your
case successfully.

We believe that the Law Offices of King & King gives you “the best
of both worlds.” You will get not only the personalized attention and
strategic advice you deserve, you will also have the services of an
attorney who is thoroughly knowledgeable about your case.
Individual attention to the details of your case is critical. It assures
you of an advocate who has the advantage of many of the resources
of a larger firm, such as other attorneys to consult with and an
experienced and helpful staff, but also gives you the personalized
attention of a smaller firm.

 

COMMUNICATION AND EDUCATION:
What is the attorney’s policy on keeping
me informed?

Will the attorney explain things to me without making me
feel stupid?

Definitely. You can rest assured that we won’t “talk down” to you,
nor will we assume that you have a legal background. After all,
that’s why you’re looking for an attorney to represent you!

How will I know what’s happening, how long things will
take or how much it will cost?

After an initial consultation with you, we’ll be able to give you
a general idea of what to expect. Without knowing all of the
facts of your case, reviewing your records and anticipating every
possible situation, it would be  impossible for us to provide an
exact quote of what fees you will be charged. However, you
should feel free to ask what charges would normally be incurred
in a case similar to yours. You can also ask to be kept advised
of charges at any stage in your representation.

Will my attorney and his or her staff stay in touch with me
and update me on the progress of my case? And if I have a
quick question, who do I call? Can I ask that we correspond
by email or does everything have to be in writing?

You can be sure that we will stay in touch with you every step
of the way, keeping you up to date on your case as it progresses.
Our staff is always here to help – feel free to call anytime.
And yes, many of our clients prefer to correspond via email
or fax. We’re more than happy to meet those needs as well.

Does the lawyer or firm have a web site?

While our web site isn’t going to answer every question you might
have, we’re hopeful that it will provide answers to at least some
of them.

You should always feel free to ask questions and you
should expect accessibility from your attorney.

 

REPRESENTATION . . .  Will my attorney be
there with me if I have a deposition or have
to appear in Court?

Absolutely. You should expect to receive quality representation
from start to finish.

At the Law Offices of King & King, you can count on us to treat you
with the respect you deserve. You will find our team to be supportive
each step of the way – We are here to be your advocate.

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Maybe you’ve never needed one before. But now that you do . . .
how will you find a good one?

 

Perhaps you know a friend or neighbor who
just might know of a good attorney…

Or should you check out the phone book and just
call the attorney with the biggest ad or the largest
firm in town? They MUST be the best...right?

How about the commercial you saw on TV or the
800 number on that billboard you drove past?
What about the attorney that your grandmother
used to draw up her will?

Or the firm your neighbors used when their
teenager got in serious trouble?

The fact that you’re here, on our website,
means you’re probably looking for some answers.
You need a good attorney. How do you find the
right one for you?

You could take a risk and perhaps you’d get
lucky and end up being satisfied with the legal
help you received. Or … perhaps not.

We know how critical this choice is and we believe
it’s important that you have as much information
as possible before selecting an attorney to
represent you.

Okay, so just what will you need to know
before you make that important decision?

While this certainly isn’t meant to be an
exhaustive list of questions you should
be asking, it may help you successfully
choose the kind of representation that’s
right for YOU.

Remember, hiring the RIGHT ATTORNEY is clearly one of the most critical components in getting a successful end result to your case.