Ask former colleagues. If you
have been diagnosed with mesothelioma, chances are good that people who you
worked with at the time of your exposure also suffer from it and may have
already hired a lawyer and filed a lawsuit. If they have achieved a good result
through a lawyer they like and respect, this is one good place to start.
Check Nolo's online Lawyer
Directory. Some attorneys featured in Nolo's lawyer directory handle
mesothelioma cases (full disclosure: lawyers pay a fee to list with Nolo).
These attorneys have filled out a detailed profile containing valuable
information about their schooling, professional background, legal specialties,
and personal attitudes. While there are also a number of other legal
directories, we believe Nolo's provides the most consumer friendly information.
Investigate lawyers online.
Because mesothelioma cases can be so profitable, many law firms spend big
dollars on Internet ads and websites. Just Google mesothelioma lawyer and
you'll find a long list. Click on a few ads or websites and you'll see that
everyone claims to be the best of the best. How do you cut through all this
hype to focus on a short list of hopefully excellent mesothelioma lawyers? We
recommend that you carefully read the legal information each lawyer provides.
In our experience lawyers who provide well-written, in-depth information
demonstrate a superior sensitivity to client needs.