5 Important Qualities Of A Good Trial Lawyer
Michael Babboni
Personal Injury
There are many cases in which having an experienced lawyer on your side is important. They can offer you legal advice, coach you through a case, and provide the technical skills you need to face legal problems. And should your case ever go to trial, there’s nothing better than having an experienced trial lawyer walk into the courtroom with you.Choosing The Right Lawyer For Your Trial
Although winning a case that goes to trial depends on many things, the lawyer who represents you is one of the most important.
• A lawyer who is well-respected by their peers and the opposing counsel can help with the settlement process.
• A lawyer who has a lot of trial experience can lessen your fears and anxieties when you walk through the door.
• A lawyer who has seen the inside of a courtroom more than once (or twice) knows how to prepare and perform well.
The only thing you have to do is find the right one. Start by looking for these 5 qualities as you embark on your search.
• Experience with the area of specialization. If you need a lawyer for a personal injury case, don’t hire a tax attorney. Make sure that the lawyer you hire specializes in the type of case you are pursuing.
• Negotiation skills. The majority of cases that go to court end up in a settlement. Criminal cases end up in plea bargains, while civil cases end up reaching a monetary settlement. Your trial lawyer should have excellent negotiation skills to ensure that you receive the lowest sentence possible or the highest amount of money you deserve.
• Social and personal skills. Let’s face it, if your lawyer is a jerk, no one is going to do anything to assit him. If your lawyer is a people pleaser, you’ll end up with a lousy settlement. You need a lawyer who has a pleasant demeanor, but can play hardball and stand up to others when they need to. A good lawyer knows when to be kind; and when to be confrontational.
• Excellent writing skills. It’s one thing to cite facts and cases, but another thing to make it sound good. Much of your lawyer’s work will be in creating documents to help persuade the judge to your side. Writing must be clear and concise, as well as convincing.
• Trial skills. The right trial lawyer must have experience in the courtroom. Just as your muscles weaken if you don’t exercise often, trial skills can weaken when a lawyer depends on constant out-of-court settlements. It takes a lot of practice to be poised, prepared, focused, and able to dominate the floor. The more often it’s done, the more natural it will be.
Our law offices are fully equipped with resources and experience to take any case to trial. From the top 5 qualities, to a team of professionals to help with additional tasks, you’ll have exactly what you need to win your case. Contact us today for more information.