A business attorney can become one of the most important members of your team. Even through your attorney isn’t an employee of your organization, he or she will be intimately involved of many of the major decisions that you make. With the significance of this relationship, it’s important to ensure that you are hiring the right attorney for your needs. Use these strategies to find the right legal partner for your business.
Be Clear About Your Needs
The kind of business attorney you need is dictated by the kind of legal assistance you want. Depending on your business, you may want an attorney to look over employment contracts, contracts with customers, and other basic, everyday tasks. On the other hand, you may have more specialized needs, such as an attorney to help you protect intellectual property or face accusations from a disgruntled employee. Decide what kind of help is most pressing and find an attorney who is experienced in that role. Keep in mind that having an attorney on retainer will save you a significant amount of headache over frantically trying to find legal representation with an issue arises.
Ask Questions Before Hiring
Before you hire an attorney, ask him or her questions to get a feel for how they can help you. Ask your prospective attorney about his or her experience in business law and with helping businesses in your field, how he or she works with clients, and how billing is handled. These questions will give you a feel for things like how long it will take to get a response when you send an email and how much your attorney knows about your field.
Listen to Your Instincts
A business attorney will work closely with you, so you will need to have open communication and a comfortable relationship. If your instincts tell you that your working style and that of your prospective attorney don’t match, look for other options.
The experienced business attorneys in Tucson at Mesch Clark Rothschild are committed to helping businesses of all sizes get the personalized attention they need. To discuss your business’ legal needs with an attorney, call us now at (520) 624-8886.
