With hundreds of law firms to choose from, it can be daunting attempting to find one that works for you. Considering you’re must likely dealing with a time-sensitive issue, you’ll need to swiftly find a lawyer that you know will be an appropriate fit for you. Here are some tips you should look out for when you’re shopping around for someone to represent you.
What’s Your Injury?
Not every law firm is equipped to deal with representing you. While many a law firm may offer their help, few may have experience in winning cases that pertain to your specific injury. Visit the web pages of law firms and note which practices they spractice in. For instance, Gerling Law Firm offers professional assistance in cases dealing with personal injury, medical malpractice, and social security disability law.
What Are Others Saying?
Every law firm will tell you that they’re the best. This is why it’s important to find reviews of the law firm you’re considering. Check Google as well as the law firm’s website to obtain a sizeable portion of Personal Injury Attorney reviews.
Does the Firm Have a History of Winning Cases?
Law firms love to boast about all the money they’ve won clients. If a firm doesn’t vaunt their success, you can be sure that something’s wrong. On the Gerling Law website, you’ll find an entire page dedicated to showcasing their over 300 million dollar’s worth of recoveries.
Do They Offer Free Consultation?
While scouring the web for a law firm to represent you, you’ll notice that some firms offer free consultations while others do not. A firm that requires payment for a preliminary visit is a firm that is struggling to attract clients. Don’t pay money to meet with a firm if you aren’t already 100% certain that you’ll be moving forward with that law firm. Gerling Law Firm offers a free consultation to clients from all over the Evansville, Owensboro, Louisville and Indianapolis areas and beyond.
How to Find a Law Firm that Suits Your Needs
By: Gayle Gerling Pettinga
Born and raised in Evansville, Gayle is a respected, experienced lawyer and a valued community leader. She graduated near the top of her class at Indiana University’s prestigious Maurer School of Law. She’s practiced law with one of the largest firms in Indianapolis as well as one of the largest pharmaceutical companies in the world. And that means she knows how big law firms and big companies think and how they operate – and she will put that knowledge to work for you.
Gayle has received numerous awards and honors including Martindale-Hubbell — Peer Review Rated: AV®, American Institute of Personal Injury Attorneys 10 Best Attorneys in Indiana for Exceptional and Outstanding Client Service, and YWCA Evansville 100 Years, 100 Women Honoree, 2011.
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