William Lucas Marder Labor and Employment Law Blog on Lawyers.com

Finding a good employment lawyer is one of the most important steps in the legal process. Not every employment lawyer is right for every case and not every employment lawyer is right for every client. To assist you in finding the right attorney to handle your case, here are some tips to help you in your search.

The first step to finding a good labor or employment attorney is to learn more about your legal problem. Perhaps you have pay concerns, feel you have been a victim of discrimination in the workplace, or perhaps you were fired without proper cause.

Knowing your specific legal issue will help you narrow down your search to employment attorneys who have worked on cases like yours in the past. You can begin your search on the web, or through local bar associations and lawyer referral services, many of whom can give you suggestions on where to find a good employment lawyer. Compile a list of possibilities, and using the following checklist narrow your possibilities down to three or four.

What does their biography or website have to say about them? Do they have an area of expertise?

Who do they represent? Not all employment law firms represent both employees and employers.

What kind of experience do they have?

What do other lay people, attorneys and the local bar associations have to say? A good employment lawyer will be in good standing with your local bar association.

Once you’ve narrowed down your list you should schedule consultations to find which employment lawyer is best suited for your needs. You may not be able to get an immediate appointment, but any wait longer than a week may signal that the attorney is too busy to be able to give your case the time and attention it deserves. A consultation is the most important step in finding a good employment lawyer, but be aware that an attorney will rarely hold a consultation for free.

A good employment lawyer in San Jose will listen to you, understand your problem, and be able to explain the law in a way that you can understand. They, as well as their staff, should treat you professionally and with respect. But most of all, a good employment lawyer should make you feel comfortable and confident in their ability to resolve your case.

Brought to you by the San Jose employment attorneys of Polaris Law Group, 501 San Benito Street, Suite 200, Hollister, California 95023