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How to Determine if You Have the Correct Attorney

Tuesday, January 19, 2010 by Joel M. Baskin

When you need a personal injury attorney in Marietta or the surrounding areas in Atlanta, choosing one can be a daunting task. Friends make recommendations, websites offer services, or you may have heard an attorney’s name somewhere – there may be a baffling array of choices. Marietta personal injury attorney Joel M. Baskin, P.C., has some suggestions for your search.

Experience in Personal Injury Litigation

First, and most important, your lawyer must have experience. A personal injury case will very likely be a once-in-a-lifetime occurrence for you; it shouldn’t be for your attorney. You cannot afford to be one of your attorney’s handful of personal injury cases. No matter how well-educated your attorney is, or how many professional associations your attorney belongs to, there is no substitute for experience. You should have an attorney who knows the practice of personal injury litigation inside and out. He or she should:

know the applicable law
know how to assess and put together a case
have respected experts on whom he or she can rely
know what damages you may expect, and how to prove them
be able to anticipate the arguments of the defendants, and know how to counter them
know how to conduct negotiations
know how to conduct – and win – a trial

This knowledge comes only from experience.

Second, you must be able to communicate with your personal injury attorney. Your questions should be answered, your telephone calls or emails returned promptly, and you should be kept apprised of the status of your case at all times. You should feel like a client – not another case file.

Third, your attorney should be respected by his peers, for both his legal skill and his reputation for integrity, honesty, and hard work.

When searching for a personal injury attorney, Marietta attorney Joel M. Baskin makes the choice easy. With over ten years of experience in personal injury law, with an unparalleled reputation for integrity and preparation, and with the compassion for injured victims that he brings to each case, the choice is simple. Calling us is simple also at (866) 961-3501, or if you choose, email us.

2791 Main Street, East Point, GA 30344

Posted at 11:00 AM

Topic: Personal Injury