Step #1: Compile a list of potential lawyers

Most likely, there are many attorneys in your area who can help with your legal issue. Find out who is available and do a little research on their experience. To build a preliminary list:

• Get started with Avvo: We’re an excellent place to start, because we’ve profiled every lawyer in your state. Profile information includes experience, areas of practice, professional achievements, disciplinary sanctions (if any), and the Avvo Rating, our effort to evaluate a lawyer's background, based on the information we know about the lawyer, using a mathematical model that considers the information shown in a lawyer's profile - information that, in our opinion, is relevant to assessing a lawyer's qualifications.
• Ask for recommendations from friends, family, and other trusted sources: If you feel comfortable, you can ask friends and family members who have been through similar situations to recommend lawyers. You may also want to ask your accountant, doctor, or other professional for suggestions.
• Consult your state or local bar association: These groups may have a referral service to help you find a lawyer that fits your needs. You can find contact information for the bar association in the phone book or online.

	How Avvo can help Avvo's search tools make it easy to compile a list of potential lawyers, then zero in on the ones you want to research in more detail. Homepage Search Results