Bar councils and associations can hook you up with the most appropriate lawyer based on affordability, experience, legal field and even proximity to your residence. States such as California have five state wide councils and sixty-two local bar associationsâEUR(TM) city-wide and county-wide whose function is to bridge the gap between the people and the judicial system. They strive to improve the basic knowledge and awareness of the law amongst the masses so that justice is available for anyone and everyone irrespective of income, class and other diversities among people.

Injuries are probably the common cases seen in California since people do not feel the pressure of lawyer fees as much as they might in other cases due to the contingency fee practice. Say youâEUR(TM)ve landed a Contra Costa personal injury lawyer via a bar association. Whether youâEUR(TM)ve had a valid case or not, will be revealed to you in the first meeting.

Hence, whatever the case may be, it is essential to make the most out of the time bound initial free consult with the lawyer.

Preparing for the Consult
These are basics of any important meeting âEUR" show up slightly before time and dress well to inspire confidence in yourself. Revise mentally how youâEUR(TM)re going to communicate with clarity without beating around the bush and stay focused.

In this case, some pointers are âEUR"
Documents âEUR" Bring all your documents preferably well filed sequentially and maintain one or two extra copies of the entire set in case your lawyer may want one for his own perusal. Even after the lawyer agrees to represent you, continue keeping copies of all paperwork related to your case including the agreement between you and your lawyer.

Talk to the Point âEUR" Honestly give the lawyers all the details and ask without hesitating about the costs you will be incurring. Discuss fees, process, expectations both yours and the lawyerâEUR(TM)s in simple details. A night before jot down all the questions you could ask the lawyer âEUR" past cases, success rate, and time involved, if expenses can be down and so on. Such questioning may reveal important things âEUR" for instance, your case is about an injury occurred while you were working even if it wasnâEUR(TM)t within office premises which may require Contra Costa employment lawyer to deal with the workmenâEUR(TM)s compensation which may not be the specialty of the lawyer youâEUR(TM)re consulting with.

Awareness âEUR" A basic level of legal awareness is essential even to consult with a lawyer. Remember anything costing you beyond a thousand dollars requires a written fee agreement. Always sign documents only after youâEUR(TM)ve read them thoroughly and you have no confusions or doubts about any clauses mentioned within.

Listen Carefully âEUR" Lawyers are experts within the legal field, hence their words must be heeded. At times, it means accepting what you donâEUR(TM)t want to and moving on. DonâEUR(TM)t forget to look at the bigger picture; your best interests are the top priority not winning or losing.