Hiring a Family Law Attorney - Dallas, Texas
Perhaps the most crucial aspect of going through a divorce or other family law matter is hiring a family law attorney who is a good fit. You will, after all, trust this individual with accurately and effectively representing your interests as you work to settle matters such as child custody, support and property division.
At The Law Offices of Frederick S. Adams, Jr., located in Dallas, Texas, we want you to be comfortable with your choice of attorney. That is why we provide here several key factors to consider when making your choice. To find out how our firm meets this set of criteria and can help you through all aspects of your divorce, contact us today.
Important Issues to Consider
- Experience. Does the lawyer possess knowledge based on experience? Having a person who can effectively use his or her knowledge of state and local courts and creatively and skillfully resolve family law matters is vital.
- Accreditation. Is your choice of attorney board certified in family law? Many lawyers are able and qualified but to be certified means having reached a level of experience and having passed an exhaustive examination.
- Affiliations. What organizations does the attorney belong to? Is he or she a member of the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers (AAML)? Is he or she a member of the International Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers (IAML), with family law resources all over the world?
- Respect. Martindale-Hubbell provides a rating system by which peers evaluate their colleagues. Has your attorney been AV®-rated* under Martindale-Hubbell’s peer review rating system — the preeminent standard of ranking for ethics and legal ability?
- Record. Check with your state bar before hiring a family law attorney. If the lawyer has been disciplined, you may want to look elsewhere.
- Personal. Talk to the person you wish to hire. Ask questions about his or her experience, knowledge of local judges and his or her approach to handling cases. It is important to feel comfortable with the attorney you will hire. Will he or she fight hard to protect your interests if necessary? Will he or she apprise you of creative solutions?
- Recommendation. Divorce is common. We all know someone who has been through the process. Ask your friends; sometimes a personal recommendation or referral may be the best way to find the right fit.
Do you want personalized family law service? Do you want to ensure your divorce is handled personally by one attorney and not handed off from staff member to staff member? Do you want the exhaustive preparation and shrewd business skill that can help you through the complexities of asset division? Contact The Law Offices of Frederick S. Adams, Jr. today to schedule an initial consultation. Call 214-827-5550.
*CV, BV and AV are registered certification marks of Reed Elsevier Properties Inc., used in accordance with the Martindale-Hubbell certification procedures, standards and policies.
Martindale-Hubbell is the facilitator of a peer review rating process. Ratings reflect the confidential opinions of members of the bar and the judiciary. Martindale-Hubbell Ratings fall into two categories — legal ability and general ethical standards.
