What are the qualities of a good lawyer?
A good lawyer has experience and understands the law for the subject matter at issue. You would go to an an attorney who is experienced in employment law for a workplace dispute or an attorney experienced in estate law to probate a will. The same that you would not go to a foot doctor for brain surgery. Good lawyers are ethical and assess case outcomes based on the law and facts of each case. They do not make promises to clients they know they can’t keep. Good lawyers understand they are “officers of the court” and follow the local court rules and bar guidelines. As such they NEVER mislead the court or lie to the court. Good lawyers are good listeners and will take the time to understand the clients underlying interests and help the client to determine which of many remedies are best for that clients circumstances. They always return phone calls. Good lawyers are strategic thinkers and can assimilate a great deal of information and use that information to move their clients case forwar
