Not all of us require a lawyer. This is what all of us think! However, today it is not the case anymore. The social situation is such that you need someone to represent you and to fight on your behalf against the legal systems which is becoming more and more complicated day by day. We need someone to decipher the law which we cannot understand anymore. This pushes everyone whether like it or not to hunt and find an attorney who will represent you and your interests, a lawyer who will not just try to swindle your hard earned money but will stand by you during the time of need. Sadly, it is not easy to find an attorney who will give you good counsel keeping only your best interests in mind.

Today?s legal systems have become so elaborate that a single lawyer cannot handle all types of cases. There are experts on various sections of law. So before starting your hunt to find an attorney you need to know what type of lawyer you need.

Once you are clear of your need you can start advertising your need by word of mouth to your friends and relatives. It is always best to go by referrals. Some times your friends might know an lawyer who specializes in tax law. It does not matter, you approach him and he will surely have contacts that will help you find an attorney who specializes in your area of need.

Whenever you get a chance to meet a lawyer in any business meeting or party, make sure that you get his or her business card. This would certainly be useful some day even if not immediately. When you have a need, you need not kill yourself to find an attorney but just find the right card and call the lawyer immediately. This would be much simpler and quick too.

Churches always turn out to be highly resourceful. You will be able to find an attorney rather more easily if you happen to be a member of any of the churches. You can also approach the clergymen and they can put you in touch with some reliable lawyer. When the reference is from clergymen you can be sure of the attorney?s reputation.

When you finally get to a lawyer through referrals, pay extra attention to assess them and to ensure that they will be represent you responsibly and not try to drain your bank balance. They need to listen to your case first and advise you whether you really have a case to fight. They should also be able to recommend you alternatives or possible ways of approaching the problem and win the situation. Depending on the graveness of the problem at hand they should devise a strategic approach to resolve the issue.

You can also find an attorney through online directories. You will be able to get information about a number of good lawyers who focus on specific areas of law through these directories. It will be rather easier to find an appropriate lawyer who will be suitable for your need.

Make sure you meet more than one lawyer before you make your decision and check for their credentials and reputation. Decide whether you would like to go with a law firm or an individual lawyer to handle your case. If you are going to find an attorney who operates individually, double check their success rates and the types of cases they have handled. Your lawyer should have handled a number of similar cases so that he does not experiment with your case. Pay close attention to find an attorney who will be able to meet your specific needs though it should take little longer to identify the right person.