Ten Questions to Ask Your Business Attorney

Once you decide to hire a business attorney, you have to find one who has the right experience for your business needs. Following is a list of questions to ask:

1. How long have you been practicing law?
2. What is your area of specialty?
3. Have you represented companies like mine?
4. Who are the attorneys and paralegals at your firm that would work on my matters, and what experience do they have?
5. How do you charge legal fees, and for what expenses will I be charged (e.g., faxing, word processing, copying, postage)?
6. Do you have sample legal forms, agreements, and policies that I can use for my business?
7. How many corporations have you incorporated?
8. What experience do you have in handling employment matters?
9. What experience do you have in dealing with tax matters?
10. What kinds of advice do you give to businesses to lessen the likelihood of litigation?

If you need assistance finding a qualified attorney, be sure to read How Do I Find a Corporate Attorney? for some good ideas on how to get started.