Here are some tips that will help you find the right lawyer – look for a lawyer who:

• Specializes in family law and has experience in cases like yours;
• Is not only knowledgeable about the law but is also skilled in the art of storytelling;
• Is well organized, keeps you involved in the process and proceeds with your instructions;
• Keeps you informed about the process;
• Is candid about your chances in obtaining an outcome on a particular issue;
• Whose personality is compatible with your own;
• Possess good logical thinking and problem solving skills;
• Is creative in planning a strategy for your case;
• Is passionate about clients and their cases;
• Is able to effectively delegate work on your file to others in the office to keep your legal fees down;
• Who is clear about his or her billing practices.

In the end, no matter how experienced and well-recommended a lawyer is, if you feel uncomfortable with him or her, it will be difficult to work with him or her effectively. Trust your instincts and pick a lawyer that “feels right”!

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