Often, by the time a mesothelioma case finally gets to court, the claimant may have passed away but this does not mean that employing the skills of a first rate mesothelioma lawyer does not matter. The legal representation you will need might take some searching but below are a few tips that may help. The most important piece of advice is to trust your instincts; do you feel comfortable talking with the prospective lawyer and does he or she listen and ask questions and if you feel that you are not being taken seriously, go elsewhere.
Carefully check your lawyer's professional credentials review the firm's website and brochures if possible and check the lawyer's profile and rating at and if you're still unsure, ask for references. Make sure the firm is customer-oriented for instance; do they allow you direct access to the lawyer who is actually responsible for your case and do they return your phone calls promptly?
Remember you are the customer and have the right to expect good service so ask if your case will be handled individually as some firms will accept your case, only to bundle it with a large group of similar cases. It should go without saying but it is obvious that you will need a specialist mesothelioma lawyer and one with experience so be prepared to look outside your state if necessary. It will also be of huge benefit if your attorney has actual courtroom experience as many mesothelioma lawyers may have never actually needed to go to court when so many cases are settled outside of court plus it actually places you in a much stronger position.
Preferably hire a mesothelioma lawyer that also has good negotiation skills and has had measurable and recordable success in this area. Lawyer training in the area of negotiation is often lacking and will weaken your position. There are occasions where groups of lawyers or legal firms will get together over a particular law suit to strengthen their position so if this is the case, find out what companies your lawyer allies himself or herself with.
Where possible, employ a mesothelioma lawyer who works on a contingency fee basis as this will place any financial risk neatly on the shoulders of the la firm he works for. This is as close as you will get to a win-win situation as your mesothelioma lawyer will only paid a percentage of the claim if the case is successful.
Check to see if the lawyer is AARP-approved because if not, you will need to go to the AARP Legal Services Network to find a lawyer. All AARP approved lawyers are vetted and if you are a member you can claim a 20 percent discount on their normal legal fees.
It will be worth all the troubles you may have to go through to find your mesothelioma lawyer if you want a result in your favor. There are some really good lawyers out there who are genuinely interested in helping others and your case is as deserving as anyone's.