Trial Lawyer Q. & A.
Some frequently asked questions to ask a trial lawyer.
Q. What is a trial lawyer?
A. A lawyer who specializes in advocating for clients before a court of law. Some trial lawyers take on plaintiffs who would otherwise lack the resources and ability to fight their grievances in court. Such an attorney might represent a so-called “everyman” – the worker, the consumer, the parent – against mega-corporations. Such an advocate ensures that individuals and families have access to the civil justice system and if successful, helps them recover some of what has been lost. Famous American trial lawyers include Noah Webster, Abraham Lincoln, and Clarence Darrow.
Q. What should I know before contacting a trial lawyer’s firm for the first time?
A. Any and all pertinent information regarding your case should be communicated with either the trial lawyer or an intake paralegal upon your initial phone conversation. Accurate names and dates are extremely important, as well as a chronology of events and any pertinent medical records, especially if malpractice is involved.
Q. How do trial lawyers get paid?
A. Many trial lawyers handle cases based on a contingent fee. Such lawyers do not get paid until and unless a client makes a recovery.
Q. How does a typical case commence?
A. If accepted, a trial lawyer fully reviews the details of a case and moves forward by filing a complaint – a claim on which relief is sought – with the appropriate court. The defendants then have a certain amount of time to respond. A tremendous amount of paperwork is likely to ensue and often further filing with the court that is necessary during this time, which can result in a somewhat lengthy process.
Q. What is mediation?
A. Mediation is a process in which lawyers representing you and the other party in your dispute come together and try to negotiate an acceptable resolution to your dispute with the help of a third party, called a mediator. The mediator is expected to be completely impartial and does not have any decision-making powers.
Alexandra Reed writes for Connecticut personal injury law firm, Stratton Faxon. Contact Stratton Faxon to speak with a Connecticut accident lawyer about your personal injury, wrongful death, or Connecticut malpractice case. To learn more, visit Strattonfaxon.com.
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