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:
- How long have you been practicing law?
- What is your area of specialty?
- Have you represented companies like mine?
- Who are the attorneys and paralegals at your firm that would work on my matters, and what experience do they have?
- How do you charge legal fees, and for what expenses will I be charged (e.g., faxing, word processing, copying, postage)?
- Do you have sample legal forms, agreements, and policies that I can use for my business?
- How many corporations have you incorporated?
- What experience do you have in handling employment matters?
- What experience do you have in dealing with tax matters?
- 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.
