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The recent debut of AMC’s Breaking Bad spin off series Better Call Saul has made waves in both entertainment and legal arenas, with fans of both series praising it’s depiction of the legal system, or at least how lawyer Saul Goodman approaches it.
The show’s storyline focuses on the life, career, and mishaps of Saul Goodman, a struggling, Jack-of-all-trades-master-of-none, personal injury lawyer. However, in his quest for financial success and notoriety, Saul Goodman turns to the underground and becomes a criminal lawyer, as in a real, bonafide criminal lawyer whose intentions and actions are often questionable.
While Saul Goodman may not exist in the real world, finding an attorney is still a reality. For some, the task of finding an attorney may seem difficult, especially while dealing with stressful personal matters such as divorce, an accident, bankruptcy, or getting hurt on the job. However, finding a lawyer doesn’t have to be difficult.
If you’re wondering how to find a good lawyer, the first step is to identify the nature of your lawsuit. This will help you narrow down your search. While this may seem self-explanatory, it’s important to realize that lawyers often specialize in certain areas of all. For example, some lawyers for bankruptcy may specialize in business bankruptcy as opposed to personal.
Next, you may want to ask family or friends for recommendations as well as run an internet search. Be wary of aggressive advertising. For example, Goodman’s character often uses cliche, “cheesy”, commercials in order to advertise his services as a criminal defense lawyer, however, many lawyers in the real world use similar commercials. It’s important to keep in mind that some of the best lawyers do little to no advertising, so check with your state’s bar association when in doubt.
Also, scheduling consultations is extremely helpful and important when choosing an attorney. It’s important to arrive prepared with a list of questions and concerns in order to truly get a feel for how the lawyer operates. Research more like this.
