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Questions To Ask An Attorney

Are you the type of person that just leaves it all up to your lawyer to handle your case or do you get involved? Here are some questions you should ask:

* What are my legal options? What should my next steps be?
* Does my case have merit? What are its strengths and weaknesses?
* What are the risks involved in pursuing legal recourse?
* What are the estimated financial costs of a lawsuit?
* What kind of relief is likely in my case? Reinstatement? Promotion? Monetary settlement? Attorney fees?
* Do you work on a contingency basis? Do you have a sliding scale fee?
* What are the costs of expenses such as depositions, transcripts, travel, and copying?
* How long do you estimate my lawsuit taking?
* How many cases of sex discrimination have you litigated?
* What were the outcomes of those cases?
* On average, how long did those cases last?
* If you are unable to take my case, do you have other referrals?
Ref. https://www.aauw.org/laf/system/questions.cfm

Attorney Ask Questions

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