Basic Understanding of the Law: Handout 1

Lawyer Contact Sheet

Use this form to prepare for a phone interview and write down answers to questions you ask the lawyer. Use the bottom section to write down any other questions you want to ask and/or information the lawyer gives you.

Lawyer's name:_____________________ Phone number:______________________

1. Introduce yourself.

2. Explain that you are hiring an attorney for a case involving __________________________

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3. How much do you charge for the initial consultation? _______________________

4. Have you handled a case like this before? ______________

5. Do you write up fee agreements? _____________

6. What do you usually charge for a case like this? ____________________________

7. Are the fees negotiable? _________________________________________________

8. Do you carry malpractice insurance? ______________________________________

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