List of the Best Law Firms | Top Online Legal Service Providers
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The Firm was founded in 1984 by retired Justice Ricardo C. Puno, Sr., a recognized authority in Philippine civil, commercial and procedural law. From its initial concentration and expertise in litigation, the Firm has aggressively expanded and diversified its areas of practice in the last five years, and successfully p ... read more about Puno and Puno Law Office
NA50 - 2491984Pasig, Philippines -
Goldberg Kohn Ltd. is a commercial law firm located in Chicago with principal concentrations in business litigation, commercial finance, creditors' rights and bankruptcy, corporate, federal and state taxation, intellectual property, labor and employment and real estate.
NA50 - 2491976Chicago, Illinois -
Founded in 1910, Ice Miller LLP is one of the largest law firms in Indianapolis with a nationally recognized reputation in many of its practice areas. With additional offices in Chicago; Columbus; DuPage County, Ill.; New York; Philadelphia and Washington, D.C., Ice Miller is a full-service firm with the resources it n ... read more about Ice Miller LLP
NA250 - 9991910Indianapolis, Indiana -
McDonald Hopkins is a business advisory and advocacy law firm with offices in six strategic locations-- Chicago, Cleveland, Columbus, Detroit, Miami, and West Palm Beach. Despite the complexity and uncertainty in the world today, our more than 140 attorneys are focused on insightful legal solutions that help our client ... read more about McDonald Hopkins LLC
NA50 - 2491933Cleveland, Ohio -
It's time to expect more from a law firm. It's time to turn to Murtha Cullina.What sets Murtha apart? Is it more than 100 attorneys who understand your legal and business needs and how to address those needs? The fact that we are the go-to firm that knows your industry? Or that we respond with excellent service ... read more about Murtha Cullina
NA250 - 9991936Hartford, Connecticut -
Astrea Legal is a full service Law firm. it offers a comprehensive range of legal services. The firm extensively focuses on to address industry wise Legal & Consultancy services. The firm always keeps in mind to address every legal service requirements of the business transactions under one roof service strategy. W ... read more about Astrea Legal Associates LLP.
NA10 - 492006Pune, India -
From our offices in Beijing, Brussels, Dubai, Frankfurt, Johannesburg, London, Los Angeles, New York, San Francisco, Seoul, Shanghai, Silicon Valley, and Washington, we practice as one firm, holding closely to core values that start with a deep commitment to our clients and the quality of our work on their behalf, and ... read more about Covington & Burling LLP
NA1,000 - 9,9991919Washington DC, District of Columbia -
Ranked among the top 100 law firms in the country, Cozen O’Connor has more than 700 attorneys in 26 cities across two continents. We are a full-service firm with nationally recognized practices in litigation, business law, and government relations, and our attorneys have experience operating in all sectors of the ... read more about cozen o'connor
NA1,000 - 9,9991970Philadelphia, Pennsylvania -
Dechert is a global law firm focused on sectors with the greatest complexities, legal intricacies and highest regulatory demands. We excel in delivering practical commercial judgment and deep legal expertise for high-stakes matters.In an increasingly challenging environment, clients look to us to serve them in ways tha ... read more about Dechert LLP
NA1,000 - 9,9991875Philadelphia, Pennsylvania -
Dhir & Dhir Associates is a full service law firm and brings to the table expertise and experience of more than two decades across various sectors and practice areas. The team is over 100 strong, including lawyers, some with dual qualifications of chartered accountants, company secretaries, cost accountants, MBAs a ... read more about Dhir & dhir Associates
NA50 - 2491993Delhi, India -
Ashworth Blanchet Christenson, LLP (ABC Family Law) takes a compassionate but pragmatic approach to divorce, custody and related Family Law matters. Although each of our partners has her own unique approach, we share a common mission of making sure our clients leave us stronger and more confident about the future than ... read more about ABC Family law
NA10 - 492000San Diego, California -
Abrams, Fensterman, Fensterman, Eisman, Formato, Ferrara, Wolf & Carone, LLP is a full-service law firm that provides exceptional legal advice, personalized representation, and cost-effective results to physicians, health care providers, major corporations, small businesses, individuals, and families throughout the ... read more about Abrams LLP
NA50 - 2492000NYC, New York -
This law firm was founded on the idea that people are the most important element to the success of any endeavor and, for Barefoot Family Law, the most important people are the people that we help every day. We understand and respect that, if you are reading this, you are likely experiencing some of the most difficult t ... read more about Barefoot Family Law
NA2 - 92010Raleigh, North Carolina -
The Biviano Law Firm has provided family law representation to clients throughout Northeast Ohio. Attorney Bill Biviano is one of only 129 Board-Certified Family Relations Law Specialists in Ohio. He has a strong commitment to meeting the needs of clients who are facing difficult family law matters,At Biviano Law Firm, ... read more about Biviano Law Firm
NA10 - 492000Warren, Ohio -
Maheshwari and Co. is a full service Law Firm that represents its clients in a number of complex and high value transactions. We have an expertise and experience across various sectors such as intellectual property rights, pharmaceuticals and healthcare, start-ups, e-Commerce, banking and finance, taxation, infrastruct ... read more about Maheshwari and Co
NA50 - 2491969Delhi, India -
A boutique family law firm based in South London offering expert family law advice at affordable prices.We both worked for the country's number one family law firm before creating our own practice, in which we offer proven expertise with genuine personal service.We have specialist experience in all aspects of divor ... read more about Burgess Mee
NA2 - 92013London, United Kingdom -
Burns & Levinson is a full-service, Boston-based law firm, with more than 125 attorneys in Massachusetts and Rhode Island. Since 1960, the firm's steady, strategic growth has positioned it as a premier legal resource for regional, national, and international clientele. Core practice areas are Business Law, Busi ... read more about Burns & Levinson
NA50 - 2491960Boston, Massachusetts -
The Casner & Edwards Difference In today’s increasingly complex legal environment, companies, organizations and individuals look to Casner & Edwards for attorneys who provide both exceptional professional advice and a solid business perspective. Our clients know the peace of mind that comes from partneri ... read more about Casner & Edwards
NA50 - 2491974Boston, Massachusetts -
After thirty years of representing client in divorce, custody, and other family law cases, the lawyers at Dailey Law, P.C. are passionate about helping each client reach an equitable, fair resolution. Our services are tailored to meet each person's needs, and we strive to help our clients reach their goals within t ... read more about Dailey Law PC
NA2 - 91988Colorado Springs, Colorado -
Calgary's (and now also Edmonton's) full service criminal defence law firm. We can help you defend all criminal charges, including assault, drugs, domestic violence & DUI.
$50 - $99/hr2 - 92007Moose Factory, Canada -
Founded in 2012, this Alberta law firm has grown to embody the finest traditions of criminal law practice in Edmonton. Since then, the barristers at Bottos Law Group have been involved in many of the most-high profile criminal law cases in Edmonton and Alberta.
$25 - $49/hr2 - 92006Edmonton, Canada -
At The Blanch Law Firm, we are a skillful, experienced white collar criminal defense firm, that know the measures of success are case results and the freedom of our clients. Having over 50 years combined experience, our comprehensive attorney-team approach assures an aggressive criminal defense and the best outcome for ... read more about The Blanch Law Firm
$50 - $99/hr10 - 492005NYC, New York -
Michigan criminal defense lawyer Maurice Davis is driven by a desire to help people in his city who have been wrongfully accused and are facing criminal charges.
$25 - $49/hr2 - 92013Detroit, Michigan -
If you or your loved one have been charged with a crime, you need help from a skilled criminal defense lawyer right away. Attorney Christopher F. Morales is a certified specialist in criminal law. Over many years, Mr. Morales has earned a reputation as a highly successful trial lawyer, based on the Not Guilty verdicts ... read more about The Morales Law Firm
$100 - $149/hr2 - 91991San Francisco, California -
Attorney Nelson Knight has more than 20+ years of experience practicing law. He has the knowledge, dedication, compassion, and resources to handle your case.
$50 - $99/hr2 - 92010Dallas, Texas -
Over the course of many years in practice, attorneys Barry D. Sheppard and Adam J. Sheppard have earned distinction both for their trial and appellate advocacy on behalf of criminal defendants in Illinois, and for their contributions to the legal community.
$100 - $149/hr2 - 91976Chicago, Illinois -
Broden & Mickelsen (formerly Broden, Mickelsen, Helms & Sipes) represents clients charged in state courts throughout Texas from offenses ranging from DWI to capital murder. The firm also represents clients charged in federal courts throughout the nation in complex cases. In addition to representing clients at t ... read more about Broden & Mickelsen
$50 - $99/hr2 - 91998Dallas, Texas -
We have been criminal lawyers for over 17 years. Our practice was primary in the District of Columbia; however in the last 5 years we have been doing more and more cases in Montgomery and Prince George’s County. We strive to do quality work and primary objective is to make sure clients are satisfied with our work ... read more about Rollins and Chan Law firm
$50 - $99/hr2 - 91998Washington DC, District of Columbia -
Based in Lubbock, Texas, Hurley & Guinn is a full-service criminal defense law firm dedicated to defending individuals facing state and federal criminal prosecutions and grand jury investigations. The law firm handles all types of criminal charges (including fraud, conspiracy, assault, sexual assault, DWI, and murd ... read more about Hurley & Guinn
$50 - $99/hr2 - 91990Lubbock, Texas -
Zuckerman Spaeder LLP is consistently recognized as a leading national litigation boutique. For 40 years, the firm has attracted extraordinarily talented and experienced attorneys who are committed to each one of their clients. We help them with their most complex, high-stakes legal problems and consistently deliver po ... read more about Zuckerman Spaeder
$50 - $99/hr50 - 2491975Washington DC, District of Columbia -
O'Meara Law LLC offers legal representation throughout the state of Illinois in practice areas including, criminal defense, traffic violations, DUI defense, police brutality, drug crimes, sex crimes, firearms charges, assault and battery, family crimes, theft and fraud, property crimes, underage and student crimes, ... read more about O'Meara Law LLC
$50 - $99/hr2 - 91998Chicago, Illinois -
Our goal is to provide superior legal services at reasonable rates and to create an enduring, satisfying relationship with our clients. Our attorneys are well-experienced in several areas of the law. Because of our diverse practice, we view problems as opportunites and find innovative and creative solutions to resolve ... read more about Montero Law Group
$50 - $99/hr2 - 92002Silver Spring, Maryland -
BakerHostetler, one of the nation’s largest law firms, represents clients around the globe. With offices coast to coast, our more than 940 lawyers litigate cases and resolve disputes that potentially threaten clients’ competitiveness, navigate the laws and regulations that shape the global economy, and help ... read more about Baker & Hostetler
$25 - $49/hr1,000 - 9,9991916Atlanta, Georgia -
Ballard Spahr LLP, an AM Law 100 law firm with more than 650 lawyers in 15 offices across the United States. Our mission is straightforward: to provide nothing less than excellence in every legal representation. We help clients achieve success as they define it, respecting and anticipating their needs.
$100 - $149/hr1,000 - 9,9991885Philadelphia, Pennsylvania -
Banner & Witcoff is dedicated to excellence in the specialized practice of intellectual property law, including patent, trademark, copyright, trade secret, computer, franchise and unfair competition law. The firm actively engages in the procurement, enforcement and litigation of intellectual property rights through ... read more about Banner & Witcoff
$50 - $99/hr250 - 9991920Chicago, Illinois -
Barnes & Thornburg LLP is the product of a 1982 merger between two well-established Indiana law firms, one in Indianapolis, the other in South Bend. The marriage of Indianapolis-based Barnes, Hickam, Pantzer & Boyd and South Bend-based Thornburg, McGill, Deahl, Harman, Carey & Murray formed one of the large ... read more about Barnes & Thornburg
$50 - $99/hr1,000 - 9,9991982Atlanta, Georgia -
Armstrong Teasdale, one of the nation's largest 200 law firms, provides cost-effective and collaborative partnerships with clients around the globe. With offices across the U.S., our lawyers provide creative and practical solutions both inside and outside the courtroom. We help clients navigate laws and regulations ... read more about Armstrong Teasdale
$100 - $149/hr250 - 9991901St. Louis, Missouri -
Bodman PLC is one of Michigan’s leading business law firms in the Midwest with 150 lawyers. We have a diverse client base that includes individuals and businesses in a variety of industries, with an emphasis on financial services, automotive, real estate and construction, technology, manufacturing, health care, a ... read more about Bodman PLC
$50 - $99/hr250 - 9991929Ann Arbor, Michigan -
Clark Hill is a multidisciplinary, international law firm that draws on our attorneys’ comprehensive industry and policy knowledge and a global network of industry advisors and subject-matter experts to provide innovative legal solutions and client-service excellence worldwide.
$50 - $99/hr250 - 9991890Austin, Texas -
Dickinson Wright is a growing, full-service firm of experienced, creative, diverse and dedicated legal professionals. Our attorneys are respected by their peers, honored by industry endorsements and recognized through significant appointments to bar associations and the judiciary system.
$50 - $99/hr250 - 9991878Detroit, Michigan -
Eversheds Sutherland is a global top 40 law practice. With 66 offices across 32 countries worldwide, we deliver high quality, innovative solutions to complex business issues for a range of diverse range of clients. These include 72 of the Fortune 100, 61 of the FTSE 100 and 120 of the Fortune 200.
$50 - $99/hr1,000 - 9,9992017Johannesburg, South Africa -
Fenwick & West LLP provides comprehensive legal services to ground-breaking technology and life sciences companies – at every stage of their lifecycle – and the investors that partner with them. We craft innovative, cost-effective and practical solutions on issues ranging from venture capital, public of ... read more about Fenwick & West
$100 - $149/hr250 - 9991972Mountain View, California -
At Fredrikson & Byron, we’ve built a reputation as the firm “where law and business meet” by bringing business acumen and entrepreneurial thinking to our work with clients, and by operating as business advisors and strategic partners as well as legal counselors.
$100 - $149/hr250 - 9991948Minneapolis, Minnesota -
Gordon Feinblatt LLC, established in 1953, is one of Maryland's premier, full-service law firms. We are business advisors and legal counselors who provide a legal advantage to businesses, institutions and individuals. We present innovative solutions applicable to each of our clients' unique problems and circums ... read more about Gordon Feinblatt
$50 - $99/hr50 - 2491953Baltimore, Maryland -
Haynes and Boone, LLP is an international corporate law firm with offices in Texas, New York, California, Chicago, Denver, Washington, D.C., London, Mexico City and Shanghai, providing a full spectrum of legal services in technology, financial services, energy and private equity. With more than 550 lawyers in 16 office ... read more about Haynes and Boone
$100 - $149/hr1,000 - 9,9991970Austin, Texas -
We’ve re-envisioned the future of legal services with a suite of solutions that maximize performance using only the highest-quality resources and cutting-edge legal technology to support the work of our clients. We call it Legal Managed Services.
NA10000+1851Eagan, Minnesota -
QuisLex is an award-winning legal services provider that specializes in managed document review, contract management, compliance services, legal spend management, and legal operations consulting.
$50 - $99/hr250 - 9992004NYC, New York -
Morae Global is an end-to-end legal consulting and solutions provider, focused on helping law departments enhance performance with measureable results and reduced costs. The company is comprised of a team of seasoned professionals, all with many years of experience working with the office of the general counsel, to hel ... read more about Morae Global
$50 - $99/hr250 - 9992005Houston, Texas -
Cobra's focus is to provide high quality, cost-effective information and technology management services to global corporations and law firms. Cobra partners with their clients to understand, solve, and address their specific needs. Cobra’s attorneys and technical experts are trained to analyze, code and abstr ... read more about Cobra Legal Solutions
$50 - $99/hr50 - 2492007Austin, Texas -
Spanning the full range of litigation, contract lifecycle management and business enablement solutions, Integreon empowers law firms, corporations, professional services organizations and financial services institutions to deliver predictable outcomes allowing our clients to focus on what they do best. It’s On!
$50 - $99/hr1,000 - 9,9991998NYC, New York -
In 2005, a group of experienced attorneys started DiscoverReady to improve e-discovery for litigation and regulatory matters, by raising quality and lowering costs. With technology-driven efficiency, targeted expertise, and streamlined processes, they helped transform the industry.
$50 - $99/hr250 - 9992005Charlotte, North Carolina
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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.