Questions to Ask in a Free Legal Consultation
Not sure what to ask once you're on the phone? Here's a plain-English list of smart questions for any free legal consultation.
Walking into a consultation without a plan can leave you feeling like you didn't get everything you needed. Here's a simple list of questions that apply across almost any practice area.
About their experience with cases like yours
Ask how much of their practice focuses on your type of case, and roughly how many similar situations they've handled. Experience with your specific kind of problem matters more than overall years in practice.
About your realistic options
Ask what they see as the strengths and weaknesses of your situation, and what a realistic range of outcomes might look like — not just the best case.
About cost, clearly
Ask for a clear breakdown of how fees work — flat fee, hourly, or contingency (a percentage of any recovery, common in personal injury cases) — before committing to anything.
About timeline and communication
Ask how long a case like yours typically takes, who you'll actually be in contact with, and how quickly you can expect responses as things come up.
Not sure which type of lawyer you need?
Tell us what happened in plain English — a member of our staff can point you to the right practice area and, if you'd like, connect you with an independent attorney.
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