.jpg) Rick Detrio has been working with Morgan and Morgan Law Firm in Tampa, Florida as an Investigator since April of 2012. His duties include fact checking, evidence collection, documentation, and other responsibilities related to acquiring all the necessary details to represent a case in the best way possible. With a degree in Criminology and a background working for the DEA, Rick Detrio has had extensive experience in the legal field, and has seen firsthand the variety of reasons that an individual might need legal representation. Morgan and Morgan specializes in personal injury law, and other law firms have their own specialties. If you find yourself in need of legal assistance, choosing the right representation can make all the difference between winning your case or not. Rick Detrio knows that choosing can be a tricky, confusing process, and has a couple tips for the potential client. First, look at your prospective lawyer’s experience. Find a lawyer with significant experience in the field of law you need. It does not matter if a lawyer has won every single one of his copyright law cases – if you have a workman’s comp case, he is not the best to help you. And really, Rick Detrio says, he probably will not even take the case. How does he structure his fees? A lot of law firms will advertise rates or fee policies that seem too good to be true. Rick Detrio advises that you carefully read the fine print for everything to do with the billing process before you decide to hire a lawyer. Does his personality mesh with yours? This may seem trivial or unrelated when hiring a lawyer, but Rick Detrio has seen many examples of clients who hired lawyers with personalities that completely clashed. Consider that this is someone you need to spend a lot of time with, often talking about very personal issues. It is always easier to have a successful professional relationship if your personal characteristics already complement each other. Ask about similar cases. Find out how the lawyer has handled cases similar to yours. This will give you a good idea of the approach you can expect him to take with your own case. If you see any glaring red flags in his past case history, then Rick Detrio says it will probably be a good idea to explore your other options. Picking a lawyer should always involve careful consideration and planning. Above all else, Rick Detrio advises potential clients to trust their instincts and make sure they know all of their options. Sources: http://legalcareers.about.com/od/practicetips/a/How-To-Choose-A-Lawyer.htm
http://www.calbar.ca.gov/Public/Pamphlets/HiringaLawyer.aspx#6
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