The following are suggestions to help you select the best asbestos lawyer
for your situation.
Asbestos Lawsuit Experience
Asbestos lawsuits are a specialized are now and there are asbestos lawyers
who specialize in that particular field of law. You want to make sure that the
lawyer you choose is familiar with your issues and has relevant experience in
mesothelioma law. A lawyer that regularly handles property deals may not be the best
choice.
Questions for your asbestos lawyer
- How many asbestos and mesothelioma verdicts has the firm won?
- How often does the firm take cases to trial?
- How willing is the firm to fight for me and my case?
- How many of the firm’s asbestos lawyers are experienced trial attorneys?
- How many resources does the firm have onsite (physically and in computerized databases) to help me prove my case with its’ unique particulars (worksite exposures, asbestos product identification, scientific and medical depositions, etc.)?
- How many support staff, including trial paralegals, are employed by the firm?
- How long will it take to prepare and file the case?
- Will settlement be expected of some claims and how soon will these occur?
- How long will it take for the case to be brought to trial?
- What other support services can the firm provide, such as estate planning, will or living trust preparation and probate?
Your requirements
Once you have determined that your asbestos lawyer is an efficient and experienced
and professionally up-to-standard, you must decide if you can work with this person.
Lawsuits can take a long time to settle and you may be dealing with the person for
a long time so you must be comfortable with them.
