| If you got an employment case that needs legal | | | | because most legal claims have time limits so it's best |
| assistance and representation by an attorney, you | | | | to act on your claim as soon as you've secured the |
| must be wary in choosing the right employment | | | | lawyer of your choice. |
| lawyer. It is your exclusive right to choose an | | | | It's also advisable to keep a list of possible lawyers |
| advocate to uphold your worker's rights. But how do | | | | that you fancy working with, then you narrow the list |
| you start scouting for the right lawyer? | | | | to about three. Apply the rules of collect and select |
| First, you need to be sure of three things that must be | | | | here. Then you schedule an appointment with these |
| present with an employment lawyer: first, he must be | | | | three lawyers. Once you've talked with them you will |
| specialized with employment laws; second, he should | | | | then have a better disposition to choose the best |
| represent the employees of his jurisdiction; and third, he | | | | lawyer you can find. |
| must have his own office or he comes from a law | | | | Once you chose your lawyer, you then arrange for |
| firm in your state. | | | | the fee agreement. Some would charge on a |
| Most labor unions have a pool of referrals for lawyers | | | | contingency fee basis; others will charge you a |
| who can handle employment cases like yours. But if | | | | statutory fee, depending n your case. If there's |
| you're out on your own to look for a lawyer, you can | | | | anything you might wish to clarify with the |
| refer to websites that usually contains details about | | | | arrangement, ask all your questions you might have |
| their background and track record. Yellow pages can | | | | before you enter an agreement. And make sure that |
| be a good resource too. The National Employment | | | | you understand all that is written on the written fee |
| Lawyers Association ( has a repository of lawyer | | | | agreement before you sign it to lessen the chances of |
| information that represents employees (not | | | | misunderstanding. |
| employers). You can also ask referral from friends or | | | | Remember that because of the nature of employment |
| other lawyers (use the free lawyer referral service | | | | laws, time is of the essence when you choose an |
| from your local state bar association). Be sure that you | | | | employment lawyer. Be sure that you choose carefully |
| choose a lawyer within a short period of time, | | | | in haste so your claims don't get delayed. |