When you hire an attorney to help you with a legal matter, you should ideally be choosing both a legal expert and a person you can trust to do what’s in your best interest. This makes the relationship you have with your attorney essential to the success of your case. When you’re faced with a difficult legal situation like personal injury or bankruptcy, you will need an attorney you can rely on.
A good attorney cares about your goals and works with you on achieving them. You should feel confident in the attorney you hire, trusting that they will pursue the outcome that’s best for you. How can the average person differentiate between an attorney who will go out of their way to build a relationship with you versus an attorney who only sees you as a temporary case number?
The truth is even the best attorneys need time to gain your trust. During your initial consultation, consider whether you get good feeling about their practice. Be observant and see if they make a concerted effort to connect with you.
The first time you sit down with an attorney they should begin establishing an atmosphere and foundation of trust. The initial consultation is an opportunity for the client and attorney to get to know each other. As the client, you should share any concerns you have about the process and explain the outcome you’re hoping for during the consultation. From there, the attorney will likely develop an opinion on how to best handle your case. At that time, you can decide if you feel their style and approach would work for you.
Not every attorney-client relationship makes sense and sometimes you might speak with an attorney that just isn’t the right fit. Always trust your instincts and only move forward with an attorney you feel confident about representing you.
From the initial consultation through the end of your case, an attorney needs to clearly define and maintain client expectations. This includes being open about how they intend to handle your case and ensuring you agree with their strategy. Setting expectations can help avoid any confusion or frustration that might damages an attorney-client relationship.
Another key aspect of building a strong attorney-client relationship is discussing potential outcomes. Naturally, you want to be aware of all the possible outcomes (favorable and unfavorable) in your case. It is the attorney’s responsibility to assess your situation and provide you with the most accurate analysis possible. It won’t help you or the attorney if you cannot discuss probable outcomes honestly.
A good attorney won’t be afraid to tell you things you might not want to hear. Doing so means they value transparency and setting realistic expectations instead of leading you on.
The key to any working relationship is communication. Attorney-client relationships are built on trust and communication. Without both, it can be difficult to move forward. You should feel comfortable going to your attorney with questions or concerns as they arise.
A great attorney takes initiative to contact you with unprompted communication — meaning they reach out to you with a quick update or just to check in on how you are doing with your recovery. This demonstrates that they are invested in your case and want to involve you in the process when it makes sense to do so.
If you consult with an attorney who doesn't seem to care about maintaining good working relationships with their clients, you may want to look elsewhere for legal representation. Joseph Zdrilich understands the importance of good client relations and will provide the attentive service you deserve.
The Zdrilich Law Group represent Georgians who have been injured in car accident, slip and falls and other types of accidents.
Contact our office in Duluth for a free case evaluation by calling us at (770) 931-9604.
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