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Employees and employers across industries and including freelancers, business owners, entrepreneurs, and contractors seek labour lawyers to provide advice on every step of the employment process. Labour lawyers have the knowledge and expertise to ensure your rights are protected whichever side of the coin you land on. If you are experiencing workplace challenges, setting out to sign an employment contract, or you want to know more about employment law, a good labour lawyer can help. But, what do you look for in a labour lawyer?
The Consultation
First and foremost, when you reach out to a labour lawyer, they should be willing to meet with you to have a consultation about their services. You want to talk to the lawyer who will be working with you rather than another staff member, student, or paralegal because you want to know more about the lawyer’s skills and expertise. During the consultation, the lawyer should provide information about the cost of services, potential outcomes, and a general sense of how they would handle your case. You should be wary of any lawyer that makes grandiose claims or promises, and look for a lawyer that is knowledgeable, accessible, and honest.
A Good Fit
During your consultation, you should also determine if you have a good fit with the lawyer. Do you feel that you can communicate easily with them or that they offer trustworthy advice? If you’re going to be working with this lawyer for the long term, you want to know your personalities are a good fit. Many people underestimate the importance of a good working relationship with their lawyer.
Referrals
Don’t just go on the word of potential lawyers. Speak to friends, colleagues, and trusted confidants about recommendations for a good lawyer. If you don’t know anybody that can refer you to a labour lawyer, do some online research and see what past clients have to say.
Expertise is Key
Obviously, you want to work with a labour lawyer with an excellent track record, but you also want to know they have expertise with your type of case. Don’t be afraid to ask questions about previous experience before you provide details about your case – this will help you get a sense of whether that particular lawyer has experience in your field.
Common Sense
Finally, use your common sense and choose a labour lawyer that fits well with your general needs. For example, working with a local lawyer whose fees are within your budget is very important. You need to know that you can access services and that you won’t be left high and dry half way through your case. If you can’t afford a lawyer or you have to travel long distances to access their services, you’re not going to get what you need from the relationship. That’s just common sense.
DISCLAIMER: The content of this article, and this website generally, is not intended as legal advice and cannot be relied upon as legal advice. To provide legal advice on your problem, a lawyer must first understand your specific situation.
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