How many Mesothelioma cases have you handled?

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When you ask about an attorney’s experience,  you want to know how many Mesothelioma cases they’ve handled, and not how many years they’ve been practicing law (although that is also important). Having an experienced Mesothelioma attorney will greatly enhance your chances of a successful cases.

How many Mesothelioma cases have you taken to trial recently, and what were the results?

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Going to trial is hard work. It's really hard. Ask any trial attorney. It’s important to find a Mesothelioma Attorney that goes to trial because a it shows that the attorney is not just interested in negotiating a plea, but will defend you. A great Mesothelioma attorney should have several jury trials every year as a cases attorney. Your attorney should not be afraid of going to a hearing, bench trial, or jury trial to win your case. The fear of a trial is one of the reasons that prosecutors offer reductions and lighter sentences.

How many Mesothelioma cases do you have right now?

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Attorneys that have lots and lots of clients might have just one goal – get your case resolved as soon as possible so that they can move on to the next case. Look for an attorney with a reasonable (or even small) caseload.  By limiting the number of clients they take, these attorneys can devote substantially more time to your case, which in the end makes them a better attorney, and gives you a better chance of successfully working on your Mesothelioma case.

Who in your office will actually be handling my Mesothelioma case and what are their qualifications?

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Most attorneys work with a team. The lawyer that you speak with might not actually be the person who does the bulk of the work on your case. Ask this question and review the credentials of everyone working on your behalf.

Are you covered by a legal malpractice insurance policy?

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Your attorney should have malpractice insurance. Malpractice insurance is just as much insurance for you as it is for your lawyer.