Choosing the right lawyer can be stressful
Choosing an attorney can be very stressful. How do you know which one is best? How can you be sure that your lawyer will do a good job? And usually, when you are seeking an attorney, it is because you are already in a stressful situation.
Experience and Background Matters - First and foremost, you need to make sure the attorney you hire has the right kind of experience. Many attorneys specialize in handling certain types of cases. For example, some lawyers handle only bankruptcy cases, while others specialize in divorces or personal injury cases. Your attorney needs to know the ins and outs of the law that governs your specific problem. A bankruptcy attorney, for instance, may not be knowledgeable about landlord and tenant laws. General practitioner lawyers like attorney Dustin Hay, however, can handle a variety of issues like Family Law, Criminal Defense, Auto Accidents/Serious Personal Injury. This could save you from having to choose several different attorneys if you have more than one matter to resolve.
While many lawyers may be kind and understanding, it's critical that your attorney know exactly how to handle your situation. Unless your legal problem is highly unusual, an experienced attorney should understand your situation immediately and know exactly what to do. If the lawyer needs to look up the law or study prior cases, it's a good bet this lawyer does not have the adequate expertise to handle your case.
Get Organized - The more organized you are, the better your attorney will be able to serve you. Keep all records, and put everything in writing. It even helps to keep records of phone calls made to any parties involved in your legal matter, including the name of the person you talked with and the date and time of the call.
Of course you should expect your attorney to be attentive to your needs, but you must also realize that these matters sometimes take time. Don't call your attorney every day or expect a return call immediately, as lawyers are often out of the office in court proceedings. However, you should receive a return call within two or three days.
With over 20 years of experience as a Florida Attorney handling many kinds of cases, Dustin Hay brings a diverse perspective and many unique gifts to his clients when handling their legal issues. We also accept all major credit cards and maintain a constant focus on providing cost-effective services to our clients, seeking always to promote positive legal outcomes.
When we take on a case at Dustin Hay Law, we do everything to obtain exceptional results for our clients.
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We have offices in Tampa and Ellenton.