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How To Find & Choose A Lawyer

How To Choose A Lawyer (GA)
Has 5 tips on this page and 5 more tips on the next.

The Initial Interview-Is the Lawyer You're Talking To The Best One For The Job?
Some good observations that may keep you from hiring the wrong lawyer for the job.


State Bar Directory Of Georgia Licensed Attorneys
See if your lawyer has been disciplined or is good standing to practice law.

Lawyer Locators & Referrals (Consumer-SOS)

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Martindale-Hubble Lawyer Locator (All 50 States & DC)

lawyers.com (All 50 States & DC)
Search here for lawyers based on their location and specialty.

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Other Legal Aid & Pro-bono Help In Metro Atlanta (Consumer-SOS)

Georgia Legal Services Program-GLSP 833-457-7529
Our attorneys and paralegals provide free civil legal help to Georgians in 154 counties outside of Metro-Atlanta. (they do not service Clayton, Cobb, DeKalb, Fulton or Gwinnett counties.) Clients must be aged 60 years or older OR have have an income generally not more than 200% of the federal poverty level.

Cumming Family Legal Aid & Pro Bono Services (770) 535-5717

Georgia Bar Association ProBono Directory 404-527-8700 or 800-334-6865
Scroll through the programs to see which ones can help you, then call the numbers above to get connected with the lawyer Volunteers who manage the program!  Or jsut call the numbers above and ask if any lawyers do pro bonon work for someone with your legal issue.

Appalachian Family Law Information Center (Georgia) 706-299-1444
AFLIC also assists residents of Pickens, Gilmer and Fannin Counties who wish to represent themselves in domestic legal matters or educate themselves about domestic issues. AFLIC has legal form packets and instructions available to assist in the following areas (some of which are available on-line): divorce (both with and without children), contempt, legitimation, child custody and visitation modifications, modification of child support, and name changes.

Justice Center Of Atlanta (Mediation)(404) 523-8236 or jcainfo@justicecenter.org
Offers free mediation for civil matters that have or could have been filed in Fulton or Dekalb counties. They can help resolve civil disputes involving divorce and family conflicts, landlord-tenant conflicts, business matters, employment disputes, educational disputes, personal injury claims, neighborhood disputes, juvenile disputes and disputes involving churches and congregations. Benefit: Both parties can resolve their problems quickly and without the high costs of a lawsuit.  Note: The Justice Center can do nothing unless both parties make the call and agree to the mediation.

Facts About the Atlanta Legal Aid Society 

Legal Aid & Clinics (All 50 States, DC & PR)
Lawyers for those who can't afford one.

4 Cases Where You Can Qualify For Free Legal Services (Nolo.com)

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Lawyers & Legal Fees

Confirming Your Arrangement And Discussing Legal Fees (NOLO)

Lawyers & Legal Fees (Google)
How to reduce your costs.

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Common Problems With Lawyers

Common Problems-What To Do (Nolo.com)

What To Do When You're Mad At Your Lawyer (Nolo.com)

Identifying Problems When Working With Your Lawyer (Google)
Also has some tips on what to do about them.

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Complaints Against GA Lawyers (Consumer-SOS)

Lawyer Rules Of Professional Conduct For Georgia (GA)
Find out if your lawyer followed the rules on fees and confidentiality, etc.  

Lawyers & Legal Malpractice-Suing Them (Nolo.com)

Bar Associations In Every State & DC
Links to state and local bar associations. Can complain to the local chapter as well if the lawyer is a member of such. 

Lawyers & Legal Malpractice-Suing Them (Nolo.com)

State Bar Ethics Rules For All States & DC 
Scroll down to your state to learn what your lawyer did wrong and what needs to be done to correct it.

Find The AARP In Your State
The AARP offers legal advocacy for seniors and may also have state specific consumer brochures which are available to everyone.

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