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Choosing a Lawyer
Choosing an Attorney ♦ General Resources ♦
At the Coye Law Firm, our attorneys, case managers, and interns serve the people of central Florida in order to protect their rights and interests. If you are considering pursuing a case and need experienced legal representation in personal injury, workers' compensation, employment, probate, social security disability, or other areas of the law, call our offices today. Below is a guide to choosing the lawyer and law firm best suited to your case and personal interests.
Finding an Attorney
People find lawyers in many ways. They may have been referred to one by a friend, family member, coworker, or organization. You may see advertisements on television, in phonebooks, or on the Internet. Some Internet directories include a wide variety of legal professionals so you can choose one with experience in your case area.
Some popular databases for finding a lawyer include:
While you may find a long list of lawyers prepared and willing to take your case, you may not find one suited perfectly for your needs. There are many factors to consider before committing your time and money to an attorney's services. When making your choice, contact or visit the law firm in order to:
- discuss experience with your type of case
- measure the firm's willingness to take on your case
- evaluate the attorney's communication style and if it matches your needs
- estimate the cost of representation
- postulate potential recoveries and benefits
At the Coye Law Firm, our lawyers and staff know that you have many options when it comes to choosing an attorney. Our firm handles diverse cases and represents according to the client's needs. Call us today to speak or meet with someone who will discuss your concerns.
Experience & Practice History
Depending on what type of case you choose to pursue, you may be involved in legal negotiations on state or federal levels. For example, tax matters can be handled by states or nationally because taxes are assessed on these two levels. Experience counts when hiring an attorney. At the Coye Law Firm, two of our attorneys are licensed to practice in the United States Tax court. Additionally, our firm has successfully brought suits against theme parks and insurance carriers, as well as to the Florida court of appeals.
Cases can range from routine to complex, one-dimensional to multi-faceted. After consulting an experienced attorney, you may find that there are more sources of liability and benefits you can claim. The right lawyer will have the experience to handle any type of case that may arise. The attorneys at the Coye Law Firm offer a comprehensive approach to your case and are prepared to handle changes that may arise.
Lawyers specialize in areas of law much like doctors do in medicine. Those with more experience in workers' compensation or personal injury cases, for example, know how to recover the most for their clients. The Coye Law Firm's attorneys specialize in these and many other areas and therefore know what it takes to get the most for victims. To review each attorney's personal experience and future goals in law, visit the Attorney Profiles page.
Education
If you want to get an idea of an attorney's background, you might ask them where they went to college as an undergraduate and for law school. This may be a valuable question if the attorney is new to a practice or has recently been admitted to the bar. Their involvement in their school's publications or organizations can give you a good idea of their interest areas and level of dedication to the field.
Personal Goals
Lawyers can pursue specialized degrees beyond a Juris Doctor (J.D.). If they choose to, an attorney can pursue a degree in areas such as tax law, intellectual property, corporate law, environmental law, and many others. At the Coye Law Firm, our attorneys are aware of the changing world around them and the knowledge needed to serve clients' legal needs. Technology and education are important to our practice and can be reviewed at the Attorney Profiles page.
Limitations
An experienced legal representative can help you recover benefits, back wages, or payments for a variety of reasons. However, there are some limitations to their abilities. A case may not have enough evidence or basis to win in court, so an attorney might not be willing to take it. This is because ethical attorneys don't want to waste a client's time or money for a claim that won't be successful. Lawyers cannot guarantee an outcome to a lawsuit because of ethics standards. To do this would mislead a client.
At the Coye Law Firm, we offer legal services meant to recover the most for clients within the law. Intuitive and analytical attorneys will scour the law in order to find areas of liability and benefits in your case. If you are considering a claim, contact or visit our offices to have your specific question and concerns addressed. A member of our knowledgeable staff can help you determine how the Coye Law Firm can best represent you and your interests.
