You’re hiring an attorney to work for you‚ as your advocate. You should expect your attorney to:

• Research and analyze all available facts and information relating to your problem.
• Confer with you to pinpoint the problem.
• Be candid with you about your problem, your prospects for success‚ the time it will take‚ and the advisability of accepting any settlement offered.
• Interview those involved.
• Negotiate a settlement if both sides can reach a fair agreement.
• Keep you informed about what is going on in your case and answer your questions.
• Discuss fees with you at your first visit‚ and come to an agreement about the way in which the fee will be paid.