When and How to Hire a Lawyer with Nick Augustine

  “When and How to Hire a Lawyer with Nick Augustine”  Nick Augustine is The Law Publicist and today he will share experience and advice regarding the process of researching and selecting an attorney. Nick will highlight some practice area tips from attorneys appearing on earlier episodes.   Nick Augustine Principal of Law Publicist Communications, Nick has earned the nickname, “The Law Publicist,” for his efforts in legal marketing and public relations.  Nick is an alumni of Marquette University and The John Marshall Law School, where he was recently appointed to the Alumni Association Board of Directors.  Nick is also a weekly columnist for the Law Bulletin Publishing Company and contributes content, programming and serves on committees for the ABA Law Practice Management Section. Web: http://www.linkedin.com/in/johnnicholasaugustine   Unless you frequently employ legal services you likely have a few questions about how, when and where to hire a lawyer. What should you expect next, after you decide who to hire. We will talk about different practice areas and take a look at some reasons you would benefit from experienced counsel. There are many great tools to research and find a lawyer best-suited for your needs. Location can also be a relevant component when you select an attorney. We will consider a few scenarios in attorney selection. Next the conversation turns to the engagement process where we have a chance to set expectations at the beginning of representation.