Lawyers get a bad rap—you’ve heard all those lawyer jokes. And frankly, some attorneys deserve it.  On the other hand, there are lawyers out there defending their clients with professionalism, experience and integrity.  But how does the average consumer know the difference?

It’s likely you wouldn’t feel comfortable having a family doctor perform your brain surgery.  In law, as in medicine, there are specialties.  You want to make certain that the lawyer you choose to represent your mesothelioma case has specialized experience with cases like yours—and that they’re willing to demonstrate this with facts about their wins, losses, trials and settlements.

Educate yourself as much as you can about mesothelioma, the legal process, and about the mesothelioma lawyers you’re considering hiring.  If you’re the one that is sick, ask a trusted friend or family member to help you make an informed decision.

Also, make sure you feel comfortable with the lawyer and their staff.  It’s likely you’ll be dealing with them for months or even years, and you want them to be patient, compassionate, and dedicated to your situation—on top of being practiced and diligent with your case.

These links will also help you make an informed decision:

5 Most Important Questions to Ask a Mesothelioma Lawyer

Mesothelioma Attorney Choices

Mesothelioma Referral and Trial Attorneys

In the world we live in, it’s often the sad truth that the ones with the most money win.  But as mesothelioma attorneys, we often have the rewarding experience of seeing the “little guy” metaphorically knock down the corporate giant (although we like to consider our legal skills to be more sophisticated than a stone and a sling!)

Over the years, we’ve had the privilege of representing a number of clients who weren’t afraid to take on those they knew had done wrong and brought harm to themselves and their families.  And they doggedly pursued what they knew was right in the face of painful disease, exhausting medical treatments, and even the loss of their loved one.

Big name manufacturing conglomerates have paid a hefty price for their years of greed and negligence, and it’s the result of clients who believed right would triumph.

If you’re looking for an experienced mesothelioma trial lawyer and feel you have a strong case, but the firms you’ve talked to don’t seem to have much legal knowledge or plan to  pass your case to someone else, you might be dealing with a marketing company disguised as a mesothelioma law firm. Be cautious.

These firms spend big money on advertising meant to get you to sign with them.  Then, they pass you off to another firm.  Why?  They earn a referral fee, and in cases like mesothelioma, the fees can be quite large.  It is important to know whether the firm you speak with has the experience to take your case all the way through to trial.

We do receive client referrals from reputable firms that help clients find qualified and experienced legal representation.  However, overall, we recommend going directly to a mesothelioma trial lawyer as the first course of action.  And understand that companies with expensive, flashy ads and big promises may have their own financial gain as priority. Be knowledgeable and make sure the firm you choose is a firm with a track record of courtroom trial success.