attorney vs lawyerMost people who go see a lawyer for a legal matter have no idea what to look for in a lawyer or whether the attorney they chose is the right one for them. Since the majority of people aren’t accustomed to with the legal world they are scared by the court system, including retaining a lawyer. One of the most important qualifications a client must ask is whether the attorney graduated from an ABA (American Bar Association) accredited law school. This is critical. The next question a client should ask their {lawyer|attorney| is whether they successfully passed the bar exam.

A client must feel comfortable with their lawyer. They have to be able to count on them and if they don’t there is no true client-attorney relationship. Confidentiality is a must. Whether you decide to contact a lawyer based on an advertisement or word of mouth see if the attorney offers a first...