List of the Best Law Firms | Top Online Legal Service Providers
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Clients turn to Greene Espel when they face their greatest legal challenges. Our attorneys bring experience from judicial law clerk positions, large law firms, and corporate legal departments to handle complex litigation, investigations, and compliance matters. Greene Espel’s sophisticated and highly selective cl ... read more about Greene Espel PLLP
$100 - $149/hr50 - 249Minneapolis, Minnesota -
For more than 100 years, clients have relied on us for exceptional legal advice and representation. Start with personalized attention, aggressive advocacy, and a proven track record of client success. We strive to fully understand our clients’ business and personal needs, then deliver innovative and effective ... read more about Moss & Barnett
$100 - $149/hr50 - 2491892Minneapolis, Minnesota -
Caplan & Tamburino Law Firm, P.A. has a proven 30-year track record of helping clients make the best of extremely difficult situations. Even when evidence seems overwhelming, it is often possible to negotiate a highly favorable result. Since 1983, Caplan & Tamburino lawyers have represented clients in criminal ... read more about Caplan & Tamburino Law Firm
$25 - $49/hr2 - 91983Minneapolis, Minnesota -
At Hellmuth & Johnson, we give every client everything we’ve got. As a leading firm with nationally respected practices, our arsenal is a formidable one. We are leaders in our fields, and well-established at the crossroads of law and business. We think creatively, work collaboratively, and act decisively. And ... read more about Hellmuth & Johnson
$150 - $199/hr50 - 2491994Minneapolis, Minnesota -
Phukubje Pierce Masithela Attorneys is a commercial law firm based in Johannesburg. We provide services mainly to clients in the information and communications technology and media industries.
$50 - $99/hr10 - 492004Johannesburg, South Africa -
One of South Africa’s leading law firms, Fluxmans has consistently remained among the country’s top 6 firms while remaining smaller than our competitors. We firmly believe that no matter what the requirements, the client is always placed first. The Fluxmans brand has become synonymous with commitment to th ... read more about Fluxmans Attorneys
$150 - $199/hr250 - 9991890Johannesburg, South Africa -
Tabacks is a modern boutique law firm which specialises in all aspects of commercial, corporate and mining-related transactional advice and services. Tabacks'​ clients include a wide range of both listed and unlisted companies operating in a number of sectors of the economy, including the building and constructio ... read more about Tabacks
$100 - $149/hr50 - 2492000Johannesburg, South Africa -
We are a committed and dynamic team of experienced attorneys who believe in the value of offering high quality service and legal advice at an affordable rate. We are a general practice firm, however we have extensive experience in a range of legal fields
$50 - $99/hr10 - 491995Johannesburg, South Africa -
Malan Scholes is a specialised law firm based in Johannesburg. We focus on three main areas: corporate & commercial law, mining & environmental law and dispute resolution. We have particular expertise in the African mining sector, as well as in mergers & acquisitions across various industries.
$100 - $149/hr10 - 49Johannesburg, South Africa -
David Botha established BDK Attorneys in 1960. He was considered one of the best criminal law experts in Johannesburg and earned a reputation as the most formidable cross-examiner in the business. David’s success in this area meant that he was feared by all witnesses and especially police witnesses.
$100 - $149/hr10 - 491960Johannesburg, South Africa -
Nchupetsang Attorneys is a 100% black owned law firm established in 2012. Our Law Firm is established and registered in accordance with the provisions of the Attorneys Act no 53 of 1979. In 2015, the Law Firm was incorporated and registered with the Companies and Intellectual Property Commission (CIPC)
$50 - $99/hr10 - 492015Johannesburg, South Africa -
Simon Dippenaar has a BBusSc LLB degree and Professional Diploma in Legal Practice from the University of Cape Town, and is an admitted attorney of the High Court of South Africa. He is the founder and director of private legal practice, Simon Dippenaar & Associates, with offices in Cape Town and Gauteng representi ... read more about Simon Dippenaar & Associates
$50 - $99/hr10 - 492011Johannesburg, South Africa -
Mapheto Attorneys is a professional law firm composed of the best attorneys in johannesburg, which provides a wide spectrum of legal services. We strive to excel in the provision of effective and long-lasting solutions in our designated areas of practice. We are driven by an undying passion to offer excellent professio ... read more about Mapheto Attorneys
$50 - $99/hr10 - 49Johannesburg, South Africa -
Velletta & Company's lawyers are based in beautiful Victoria, British Columbia, Canada. Our attorneys provide powerful, professional counsel to clients across Canada and around the globe. We know the law can be confusing so we have filled our web site with Information You Can Use. If you have been injured, a ... read more about Velletta & Company
$50 - $99/hr10 - 491982Victoria, Canada -
Crease Harman LLP is a law firm in Victoria, BC. The firm traces its roots to 1858 when Henry Crease became the first barrister qualified to practice as a Barrister of Her Majesty's Court of Civil Justice for Vancouver Island. The present partnership extends back to 1879, making it the oldest law firm in British Co ... read more about Crease Harman LLP
$50 - $99/hr10 - 491879Victoria, Canada -
Farris is a high performance law firm, with a diverse client base ranging from individuals to some of the largest public institutions and private corporations in British Columbia and beyond.
$150 - $199/hr250 - 9991903Victoria, Canada -
Trusted advice, just results - practicing in the areas of personal injury, estate disputes, marine law, real estate conveyance and estate planning our team of lawyers and staff work together to ensure every client is treated with care. Our firm is committed to delivering quality legal advice and maintaining high levels ... read more about League And Williams
$50 - $99/hr10 - 492014Victoria, Canada -
Our firm was founded over 40 years ago in 1975 by David Lisson, Bruce McConnan, and Patrick Bion. Michael O’Connor and Alan Peterson joined in 1976 and the firm began as Lisson McConnan Bion O’Connor & Peterson. Upon the departure of David Lisson in 1981 the firm became known as McConnan Bion O’Co ... read more about McConnan Bion O'Connor & Peterson
$50 - $99/hr10 - 491975Victoria, Canada -
Our client-centered approach ensures that every interaction is treated in a prompt, efficient manner and at a reasonable cost. Although our clients range from large corporations to individuals, each client is given the highest level of detail and attention. Jones Emery lawyers are dedicated to your needs and are commit ... read more about Jones Emery Hargreaves Swan LLP
NA10 - 49Victoria, Canada -
At Cook Roberts LLP, your lawyers deliver your solutions. We believe that successfully advising our clients takes hard work, effective organization, excellent support staff, professional competence, and integrity. Our clients deserve no less. Whether you’re an individual, a business owner, or a public institut ... read more about Cook Roberts LLP
$50 - $99/hr10 - 491970Victoria, Canada -
Cox Taylor is a full service law firm located in the heart of downtown Victoria, British Columbia, Canada. We maintain a diverse civil practice and act for individuals, businesses, governmental agencies, insurers, and non-profit organizations across a broad spectrum of industry sectors.
$50 - $99/hr10 - 491881Victoria, Canada -
A top Canadian law firm experienced in all levels and complexity of the law, Hart Legal’s practice extends to family law, estate litigation, and personal injury law. Led by founder and CEO, Darren Hart, our firm has established offices throughout Canada and the US.
$50 - $99/hr10 - 49Victoria, Canada -
HART Legal is a growing and dynamic firm of Vancouver, Victoria and Calgary lawyers and mediators. We provide objective, experienced advice to help our clients resolve disputes and create enduring solutions to their legal problems. We will work closely with you to arrive at the best outcome.
$50 - $99/hr10 - 491992Victoria, Canada -
The Davis Brown Law Firm (http://www.davisbrownlaw.com) is a full-service business and litigation law firm with more than 75 attorneys. We are a progressive collaboration of talented law professionals committed to smart and creative solutions through a client-focused, cooperative work environment. Our main office is lo ... read more about Davis Brown Law Firm
$150 - $199/hr50 - 249Des Moines, Iowa -
BrownWinick has grown to become one of the region's preeminent business-focused law firms, boasting a broad range of legal services and an impressive client list that includes both large, well-known corporations and energetic start-ups.
$100 - $149/hr50 - 2491951Des Moines, Iowa -
Finley Law Firm, P.C. has an award-winning tradition of representing clients in the most challenging and complex legal situations. As an ever-evolving full-service practice, Finley lawyers’ expertise extends to business, litigation, administrative, probate, employment, and health care. Each Finley lawyer is commi ... read more about Finley Law Firm
$50 - $99/hr10 - 49Des Moines, Iowa -
Belin McCormick strives to provide the highest caliber of legal services to businesses, public institutions and individuals located in Iowa and across the nation. We offer legal services from highly educated, trained and experienced lawyers in a variety of fields. Belin McCormick is wholly dedicated to serving the need ... read more about Belin McCormick
$100 - $149/hr50 - 2491978Des Moines, Iowa -
Parrish Kruidenier is a versatile law firm with numerous talented attorneys qualified to offer advice on virtually every aspect of criminal and civil law. For decades, lawyers practicing in this office have successfully handled countless high profile cases. Parrish Kruidenier enjoys an unprecedented reputation in crimi ... read more about Parrish Kruidenier
$50 - $99/hr10 - 49Des Moines, Iowa -
Nyemaster Goode, founded in 1918, is the largest and one of the most recognized Iowa-based law firms, with offices in Des Moines, Ames, and Cedar Rapids. Our broadly diversified practice enables us to offer solutions to the most challenging legal issues in virtually every area of the law to companies that range in size ... read more about Nyemaster Goode, P.C.
$150 - $199/hr50 - 2491918Des Moines, Iowa -
We are proudly serving Central Iowa's legal needs for over 15 years. Providing personal attention to our clients You’ll meet with attorneys who take the time to get to know you and to understand the details of your case in order to learn how they can serve you. When you’re going through a difficult ... read more about Bandstra Law Firm
$50 - $99/hr10 - 491993Des Moines, Iowa -
The practice of the Patterson Law Firm of Des Moines, Iowa has a focus on litigation, with a particular emphasis on insurance defense, and workers’ compensation. The firm handles general civil trial and appellate practice in all federal and state courts in Iowa, and in other states on a case-by-case application t ... read more about Patterson Law Firm, L.L.P.
$25 - $49/hr2 - 91965Des Moines, Iowa -
GRL Law's diversification also permits us to take an unusual approach to personal injury cases not commonly seen in the legal community. At GRL Law, we take the team approach to every personal injury case we accept.
$25 - $49/hr2 - 9Des Moines, Iowa -
With more than two decades of experience, attorney Michael G. Pond is well prepared to help you regain your financial health. Mr. Pond's educational, personal and professional experiences set him apart from other Jackson-area consumer bankruptcy lawyers. Before he attended law school, Mr. Pond obtained a degree fro ... read more about Pond Law Firm
$25 - $49/hr2 - 9Jackson, Mississippi -
At the law firm of Keating Muething & Klekamp (KMK Law®), we strive to stay ahead of the curve in understanding the complexities of the new economy and anticipating how our clients'​ business goals may be affected. Our attorneys integrate themselves into our clients'​ businesses — strategizing ... read more about Keating Muething & Klekamp PLL (KMK Law)
$100 - $149/hr250 - 9991954Cincinnati, Ohio -
Finney Law Firm's focus is on the needs of our commercial and individual clients in the areas of business formation and development, real estate, taxation, estate planning and probate, labor and employment law, and commercial dispute resolution. We are committed to the practice of law with integrity: Honest, tim ... read more about Finney Law Firm, LLC.
$50 - $99/hr10 - 492013Cincinnati, Ohio -
We are a team of 13 professionals who work together in selected areas of the law to solve our clients'​ legal problems. We serve each client with an uncompromising commitment to the highest quality legal representation. Our work frequently involves complex transactions and matters affecting substantial human or f ... read more about Manley Burke LPA
$50 - $99/hr10 - 49Cincinnati, Ohio -
The Cincinnati law firm of Lindhorst & Dreidame, Co., L.P.A. was started in 1943 by Ambrose H. Lindhorst and Robert F. Dreidame. In the years to follow, Mr. Lindhorst and Mr. Dreidame acquired a reputation as skilled trial lawyers who were in court nearly every day. Today the firm has 13 attorneys who provide a ... read more about Law firm of Lindhorst & Dreidame, Co., L.P.A
$50 - $99/hr10 - 491943Cincinnati, Ohio -
Reminger Co., L.P.A. is a full-service law firm with fourteen offices throughout the Midwest: Cleveland, Cincinnati, Columbus, Akron, Youngstown, Sandusky, Toledo, Fort Mitchell, Lexington, Louisville, Indianapolis, Fort Wayne, Northwest Indiana and Evansville. With more than 120 attorneys collectively, Reminger's ... read more about Reminger Co. LPA
$100 - $149/hr250 - 999Cleveland, Ohio -
At Chandra Law, we view ourselves as "karmic facilitators"—bending, as Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. said, the moral arc of the universe toward justice, holding wrongdoers accountable for their bad behavior, and protecting our clients from attack. We have achieved tremendous results for clients when ev ... read more about The Chandra Law Firm LLC
$50 - $99/hr50 - 249Cleveland, Ohio -
At The Goldberg Law Firm, our mission is to uphold your rights and obtain the best possible outcome if you have been indicted, arrested or questioned in connection with a crime. We believe in the presumption of innocence, and we make the prosecution prove its case. We believe in preparing for trial to position our clie ... read more about The Goldberg Law Firm
$25 - $49/hr10 - 49Cleveland, Ohio -
At DannLaw we believe people facing foreclosure, bankruptcy and other types of financial distress need and deserve to be represented by experienced lawyers and professionals who know how to hold banks, debt buyers, debt collectors, student loan lenders, and financial predators accountable for the damage they do. Our ... read more about The Dann Law Firm
$50 - $99/hr2 - 9Cleveland, Ohio -
A former Magistrate with the Cuyahoga County Court of Common Pleas, listed in Martindale-Hubbell’s Bar Register of Preeminent Lawyers, AV rated for 20 straight years, and voted one of Super Lawyers Top Attorneys in Ohio since 2011, attorney Randall M. Perla has been providing clients in the Cleveland metropolitan ... read more about The Perla Law Firm
$25 - $49/hr10 - 49Fairview Park, Ohio -
The Maher Law Firm is a Columbus, Ohio criminal defense and traffic defense firm focusing on DUI and OVI defense. Though we do focus on drinking and driving charges, we also handle a wide variety of other criminal and traffic offenses. Criminal and traffic law is a complex field in a constant state of change. The de ... read more about The Maher Law Firm, LLC
NA10 - 492013Columbus, Ohio -
With offices throughout the state, Bricker & Eckler is one of Ohio’s leading law firms. Bricker represents a wide variety of clients, with particular strength in representing health care, public sector, financial services and energy clients in Ohio and beyond.
$100 - $149/hr250 - 9991945Columbus, Ohio -
The Koffel Law Firm is one of the leading 100% privately retained Criminal / DUI law firms in Ohio. For years, our law firm has been chosen as one of the “Best Law Firms in America” by U.S. News and our founding attorney, Brad Koffel, has been listed as one of the “Best Lawyers in America” since ... read more about The Koffel Law Firm
$25 - $49/hr10 - 49Columbus, Ohio -
The Joslyn Law Firm is proud to be regarded as one of Ohio's most qualified criminal and DUI defense attorneys. Our Columbus criminal lawyers have directed over 15,000 criminal cases. Our firm's managing attorney, Brian Joslyn has been awarded by the National Academy of Criminal Defense Attorneys as one of the ... read more about Joslyn Law Firm
NA10 - 492011Columbus, Ohio -
Vorys was established in 1909 and has grown to be one of the largest Ohio-based law firms with nearly 375 attorneys in seven offices in Columbus, Cincinnati, Cleveland and Akron, Ohio; Houston, Texas; Washington DC; and Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Vorys currently ranks as one of the 200 largest law firms in the United St ... read more about Vorys, Sater, Seymour and Pease LLP
$100 - $149/hr250 - 9991909Columbus, Ohio
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Get a Personalized ShortlistWhat Do You Mean by Law Firms?
A law firm generally refers to an enterprise headed by more than one attorney capable of resolving different problems of the clients under a single banner. They could either specialize in a particular field of law or have separate litigations and departments working with them to offer multiple services. The top legal service providers serve the interests of corporations and individuals equally. Most attorneys working in law firm management are segregated into two divisions:
- Litigators: They have first-hand experience in court practice as they regularly contest or defend lawsuits. They are also apt to perform research, compile legal briefings, and offer advice and judicial assistance to businesses and individuals.
- Transactional Lawyers: They deal with legal issues concerning money. They possess expertise in drafting business contracts and overseeing financial deals, real estate proceedings, corporate mergers, establishing and maintaining Trust funds, and other monetary obligations.
What Are the Different Types of Law Services?
There are different types of law services offered by the best law firms.
1. Bankruptcy:
Bankruptcy allows individuals, as well as businesses, who are unable to accomplish their financial commitments, to be exempted from repaying parts or all of their debt. Before declaring bankruptcy, the indebted party must demonstrate that they cannot repay their mortgages. They additionally need to undergo credit counseling with a federally appointed credit counsel. However, a person whose debts have been discharged in the past cannot reclaim business liquidation the second time, depending on the rules specified by the country. There are two different ways to declare bankruptcy:
- Liquidation Bankruptcy: In this scenario, the debtors surrender their properties and assets so that they can be sold. The proceedings are then distributed to creditors; in return, all debts are dismissed.
- Reorganization Bankruptcy: In this setting, the borrower must consent to a repayment plan to return lenders a share of the amount they owe. In exchange, they are permitted to retain their property.
2. Contract Law:
Contract law refers to creating and enforcing agreements. These agreements can be formed between multiple parties (individuals or businesses). Contract law governs the contracts' formation, execution, and the modeling of an appropriate remedy in case of a breach. Companies and consumers employ contracts while trading goods, licensing products, commissioning agreements, and other such activities. Contracts ensure smooth transactions while avoiding any misunderstandings. In addition to entering a contract without fully understanding, a poorly constructed agreement can cause legal disputes. A well-assembled contract represents the purpose of both associates to start a legally binding deal.
3. Corporate Law:
Corporate law deals with establishing and operating corporations and regulating legal articles to help conduct business. The various segments of corporate law are:
- Mergers and Acquisitions: This segment focuses on charting a contract for an easy alliance between two or more organizations. In a merger, two separate businesses form a joint venture, whereas acquisition deals with the takeover of one enterprise by another.
- Consumer Law: Consumer law supervises all rules and ordinances that create a more fair balance for customers in the marketplace and prevent merchants from using misleading maneuvers. It further protects the interest of any individual who spends money on goods or services traded by wholesalers, manufacturers, or retailers. These laws cover warranty issues where the promised product does not meet guaranteed quality or standards. The top legal service providers also defend purchasers against unfair credit and trade practices concerning faulty and hazardous goods. It further prohibits sellers from discriminating against patrons based on race, age, sex, religion, color, national origin, or marital status.
- Insolvency and Liquidation: Insolvency law deals with various business processes such as Administration, Creditors and Members, Voluntary Liquidation, Compulsory Liquidation, and Individual and Company level Voluntary Arrangements.
4. Criminal Law:
Criminal law serves various purposes, such as maintaining order, resolving disputes, protecting individuals and property, and safeguarding civil liberties. There are two principal types of criminal offenses that the top legal services companies tackle:
- Misdemeanor: Offenses of low seriousness are punishable to a lesser degree. Misdemeanor offenses constitute reckless driving, public intoxication, disorderly conduct, petty theft, vandalism, trespassing, etc. The misdeed penalty varies from modest fines and privilege losses to prison sentences.
- Felony: Felony refers to severe criminal offenses. Felony transgressions involve murder, arson, manslaughter, burglary, aggravated assault, kidnapping, fraud, obstruction of justice, treason, and other similar conduct. These crimes are punishable by death or imprisonment for multiple years based on the severity of the crime and the country's rules.
5. Family Law:
Family law focuses on various legislation dealing with family perplexities and domestic disputes. Experienced family law firm management has an in-depth perception of civil law. They then build a solid case to represent their clients going through legal problems in a family court. The civil court of law precedes issues such as divorces (contested & uncontested), Alimony and child support, child custody, drafting of will agreements and trust funds, deciding over the power of attorney, etc. However, as these regulations vary from state to state, it is vital to hire the best available legal team to navigate the process without hassle.
6. Intellectual Property Law:
Intellectual property refers to the transcendental functions created by the human mind, expressed in a tangible form. Intellectual property law offers protection against theft of ownership of resources or assets, such as patents, copyrights, trademarks, and trade secrets.
- Patent: Patents protect exclusive rights for inventive ideas. It allows the patent owner the authority to prevent others from commercially abusing the invention. Since patents have a finite lifetime, the holders must renew them periodically and track their usage.
- Copyright: Copyright laws protect the original authorship of the work, such as music, art, written texts, etc. The owner can control the articles' regeneration, adaptations, and distribution.
- Trademark: It protects specific phrases, logos, sounds/jingles, color schemes, etc., that are considered an asset of an individual or an organization.
- Trade Secret: Any business strategies, formulas, instruments, etc., that are confidential and exclusively used by the organization are protected by trade secret law. These proprietary procedures are assured through nondisclosure agreements or documented contracts.
7. Paralegal Services:
To be precise, paralegal assistants are individuals trained to aid attorneys in legal matters. However, due to their inability to provide legal advice, they must continuously operate under the supervision of a lawyer. Legal subordinates act as a bridge between ordinary people and law solicitors. These executives need to carry out several responsibilities, such as:
- Assist attorneys throughout trials.
- Conduct research, organize legal articles, and demonstrate information.
- Prepare formal statements and affidavits.
- We are evaluating legal deadlines and filing documents accordingly.
Should You Opt for In-House Legal Services or Outsourcing Law Firms Management Solutions?
There are many advantages to establishing an in-house legal team, including a higher level of control. Investing in the development of the skills of internal staff can be very crucial. Businesses can also invest in tools like Law Practice Management Software and Legal Case Management Software to improve their internal processes. However, setting up a team in the first place can often be time-consuming and extremely expensive.
On the other hand, the same budget allotted for developing an in-house team can go further if an external vendor is appointed. These subcontracted agencies have expertise and efficiencies that offer agility while reducing administrative and training costs. Moreover, to better tackle corporate law, enterprises must opt for a professional legal team to navigate the legal aspect of operating a business.
Why Should Businesses Hire Top Legal Services Companies?
The following are some of the top reasons for hiring top law firms:
1. Expertise in Commercial Litigation:
Commercial attorneys understand the in-depth protocols of corporate law and litigation. The top legal services companies primarily protect organizations from making mistakes and deal with any complications you may already be facing. Legal aid can further assist in making informed decisions concerning employment, finances, merger and acquisitions, and much more.
2. Offer a Unique Perspective:
Knowing all your options while attempting to resolve a conflict or deal with a lawsuit is imperative. By teaming up with the best legal team, businesses can have all possibilities laid out in front of them, and that too in laypeople's terms. They can define different strategies, judicial interpretations, and legislative nuances to guide you to the best solution. Misinterpretation may not direct you to the expected outcome but might result in financial loss.
3. Help Avoid Problems:
The top law firms for legal services constantly observe your actions and advice on devising the best strategy. They offer suggestions concerning how to secure the rights of consumers, employees, and the business. Partnering with law firm management that assesses your legal and financial matters can help dodge difficulties even before they manifest.
4. Provide Multiple Solutions:
A company may require different attorneys to deal with different types of legal representation, personal or professional. The top legal service providers handpick a team of specialists specializing in various segments of the legislature. Hiring the best law firms helps enterprises tackle multiple concerns, such as corporate issues, real estate disputes, defamation suits, bankruptcy, or domestic matters.
5. Around-the-Clock Support:
The top law firms for legal services create an environment of 24/7 support for their clientele. This signifies that they can function per their client's requirements, granting them ultimate flexibility. Businesses can consult different issues with the solicitor over the phone or through email and arrange a meeting with someone to resolve the problem quickly. Moreover, the best law firms reduce the project turnaround time, saving valuable time.
How to Find the Top Legal Support Services Companies?
While shortlisting the best law firms, it is essential to evaluate them on the following three characteristics comprehensively.
1. Expertise:
To understand whether the law firm's management solution is apt for your business, you must analyze its portfolio. Your business may require an attorney with corporate or intellectual property law knowledge, so opt for someone with previous experience in these fields. Confident attorneys specialize in a particular area of legislation. It is imperative to ensure that the shortlisted legal team has relevant experience.
2. Client Reviews:
Another way of assessing the quality of the top legal service providers is to analyze what other clients have to say about the shortlisted company. Feedback allows you to examine and consider the relevancy and knowledge of the law firm for your business needs. Ask the shortlisted top law firms to provide testimonials of prior clients to study their reputation amongst customers. Additionally, evaluate third-party review and rating platforms, such as GoodFirms, to understand the firm's values and quality and customers' genuine viewpoint.
3. Pricing-Model:
Legal proceedings can be extremely costly, but there are different ways legal teams bill their time, causing a rise or drop in the invoice. The following are the most common pricing models adopted by the top law firms:
- Hourly: Most solicitors charge by the hour. This may include travel time or the hours spent on calls dealing with your process.
- Fixed Charges: Certain legal processes, such as drafting contracts or affidavits, can be finished at a flat rate.
- Commission-Based: For complex matters or lawsuits, lawyers opt for a contingent plan, where if and when the case is won, they charge a portion of the proceeds.
What Questions to Ask Before Hiring Top Law Firms?
A business must ask the following questions before finalizing the deal.
1. How Many Years of Experience Do You Possess?
Ask about the number of years the attorney-at-law has practiced. This will give you an insight into their expertise. Moreover, the legal issues your business needs to cope with may be managed by a recent graduate rather than a veteran.
2. What Percentage of Your Practice Is Devoted to a Particular Practice Area?
It would be best to comprehend the legal team's expertise and how much of their practice is devoted to your legal complications. For example, if you need help with a corporate case, you should seek a corporate law firm that has dealt with similar circumstances.
3. What Are the Likely Outcomes in My Case?
This question is essential as you must have an overview of your case. The lawyers can explain the possible outcomes after the preliminary assessment of the lawsuit.
4. How Do You Plan on Communicating?
Communication is vital in ensuring that the business or the employees do not suffer legal difficulties. It would eliminate potential oversights if you stayed connected throughout the legal proceedings. Inquire the legal team concerning the way of communication along with a suitable time to interact with them.
5. Do You Offer a Contract?
It is crucial to draw up a contract that clearly states everything they will execute for you. The deal must also declare the mode of payment(hourly or fixed rate), how frequently the bill is dispatched(weekly or monthly invoices), and the due date for projects, such as contract creation, notarization of documents, etc.
6. How Do You Ensure Confidentiality?
The top law firms work extensively to ensure their clients' confidentiality. Ask them if the firm's software solutions have top-notch privacy settings. Moreover, it would be best to ask whether they offer confidentiality training to legal and non-legal staff.
7. What Other Support Services Do You Offer?
In addition to representing you in the court of law, lawyers can help traverse through different scenarios, such as creating a business structure, handling licensing, legalities surrounding human resources, etc. It is advisable to assess all the additional support solutions offered by the best attorneys.
GoodFirms Research Process:
GoodFirms judged the top legal services companies based on three fundamental evaluation criteria. Quality, Reliability, and Ability. This list enables service seekers to investigate and determine the ideal partner for their organization. GoodFirms' expert researchers examined the type and quality of services provided by the best law firms and compiled the list of companies mentioned above. The list is created only after thoroughly investigating each participating legal team's portfolios, market discernment, domain knowledge, and support services delivered. The solutions offered are further assessed based on the reviews assigned by their former clients.
GoodFirms always encourages well-established and forthcoming legal services providers to expand our list. Hence, we would like to invite the top law firms for legal services to participate and get listed in our Research division by providing proof of their ability.