List of the Best Law Firms | Top Online Legal Service Providers
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Known through northeastern Oklahoma as the leading banking law firm, Drummond Law, PLLC, has provided unmatched legal advocacy to our clients since 1971. Established in Tulsa, Oklahoma, the firm is dedicated to our corporate and consumer clients who are seeking legal assistance with their banking, employment law, li ... read more about Drummond Law, PLLC
$50 - $99/hr10 - 491971Tulsa, Oklahoma -
At The Siemon Law Firm, we are attorneys dedicated to helping Georgia families get through difficult times. We represent clients in Alpharetta, Cumming and throughout the Atlanta metropolitan area in both family law and criminal defense cases. Practice areas: - Divorce - Family Law - Adoption - Child Custody - ... read more about The Siemon Law Firm
$50 - $99/hr10 - 492005Atlanta, Georgia -
Established in Tulsa, Oklahoma in 1976, Barrow & Grimm, P.C. is a full-service law firm, widely known for premier practices in the areas of commercial law, civil litigation, surety law, tax law, estate planning and employment and labor law. Barrow & Grimm, P.C.’s location and geographical reach allows us ... read more about Barrow & Grimm
$50 - $99/hr10 - 491976 -
Gable Gotwals is a full-service law firm representing a diversified client base in Oklahoma, the Southwest and across the nation. Since 1944, the firm has provided efficient, professional and ethical representation for all clients at competitive rates. The talents of almost 90 attorneys—with expertise ranging ... read more about GableGotwals
$100 - $149/hr50 - 2491944Tulsa, Oklahoma -
In 1983, the attorneys of Winters & King, Inc. had a vision of standing out from the crowd. Our goal was to form a firm that personified the principles that make this country great — integrity, honesty, work ethic and belief. It is our faith in these higher principles that has enabled our practice to grow dur ... read more about Winters & King, Inc.
$50 - $99/hr10 - 491983Tulsa, Oklahoma -
Franden | Farris | Quillin | Goodnight + Roberts was initially founded in 1921 and has been emerging and evolving over the last 91 years. We are a full service law firm concentrating on complex litigation. Whether you need counsel to handle multistate or local matters, Franden Farris has offices in Oklahoma and Arkansa ... read more about FRANDEN | FARRIS | QUILLIN | GOODNIGHT + ROBERTS
$50 - $99/hr10 - 491911Tulsa, Oklahoma -
Brennan Manna Diamond is a full service entrepreneurial law firm, with a proven track record for creative problem-solving of big and small business challenges and disputes. We have offices in Ohio and Florida and focus on providing pro-business solutions for individuals and businesses. At Brennan Manna Diamond, we h ... read more about Brennan Manna Diamond
$50 - $99/hr50 - 2492000Akron, Ohio -
James, Potts & Wulfers, Inc. was formed in March 1994 by one senior shareholder of the firm and two former shareholders one of whom is now retired and the other of counsel. The three original shareholders of the firm were previous shareholders of Houston & Klein, Inc., a law firm with roots in Oklahoma dating ... read more about James, Potts & Wulfers, Inc.
$50 - $99/hr10 - 491994Tulsa, Oklahoma -
For over 75 years, Kleinbard attorneys have served as trusted advisors and advocates for clients to help them achieve their goals. Kleinbard offers clients sophisticated legal representation that focuses on collaborating with the client to devise the best possible strategy for resolving their issue-whether by winning a ... read more about Kleinbard LLC
$50 - $99/hr10 - 491939Philadelphia, Pennsylvania -
Buckingham, Doolittle & Burroughs is Northeast Ohio’s business law firm. Serving the Akron, Canton and Cleveland areas for over 100 years, this region has become our home and the businesses in this region have become our family. We don’t just represent you; we support you and stand by you. We understand ... read more about Buckingham, Doolittle & Burroughs, LLC
$100 - $149/hr50 - 2491913Akron, Ohio -
Schnader Harrison Segal & Lewis LLP provides first-rate legal representation to corporations, municipalities, nonprofit organizations and individuals throughout the world. Our philosophy is to tailor each representation to achieve our clients’ desired results. We take the time to understand our clients’ ... read more about Schnader Harrison Segal & Lewis LLP
$150 - $199/hr250 - 999Philadelphia, Pennsylvania -
Roetzel & Andress is a full service law firm with offices located throughout Ohio and Florida, and in Chicago, Illinois Since 1876, Roetzel & Andress has been guided by the core values of innovation, client service, integrity, and excellence in practice. Over the years, the firm has strategically grown in br ... read more about Roetzel & Andress
$150 - $199/hr250 - 9991876Akron, Ohio -
From bad deals to complex appeals, Fellheimer & Eichen LLP works with businesses and individuals, through boardrooms and courtrooms, across the country and beyond. We consistently achieve mission-critical goals and save businesses in peril.
$50 - $99/hr10 - 492006Philadelphia, Pennsylvania -
The Law Office of Mark D. Copoulos is a results oriented law firm that offers unparalleled criminal defense, civil litigation and real estate law services to its clientele in Philadelphia. Our firm believes in performance based representation. This means we charge reasonable lawyer fees, but provide top-level service a ... read more about Law Office of Mark D. Copoulos
$50 - $99/hr10 - 492011Philadelphia, Pennsylvania -
Principles & Values Whether you are a whistleblower exposing fraud, a watchdog fighting government corruption, a struggling family battling banks, or a startup competing against the market giants, we zealously advocate for you. Transparency Information is power. We fight for transparency within government and ... read more about The Law Offices of Warner Mendenhall
$100 - $149/hr250 - 9991998Akron, Ohio -
Obermayer Rebmann Maxwell & Hippel LLP is a member of the International Alliance of Law Firms. The Alliance is an international network of select, business-oriented law firms. It was founded to enable clients to obtain global legal services from the Alliance’s individual Members. The common aim of the member ... read more about Obermayer Rebmann Maxwell & Hippel LLP
$100 - $149/hr50 - 2491904Philadelphia, Pennsylvania -
McNeil Law Firm, LLC is a law firm based in Akron, OH owned and operated by Attorney Ryan R. McNeil. Mr. McNeil focuses his practice in the areas of bankruptcy, family law, and estate planning. Please check out our website to learn more. McNeil Law Firm, LLC is conveniently located in downtown Akron within walking d ... read more about McNeil Law Firm, LLC
$25 - $49/hr2 - 9Akron, Ohio -
Founded in 1899, White and Williams LLP is a global-reaching, multi-practice law firm with over 240 lawyers in ten offices. We represent individuals and public and private companies in an array of industries, including education, energy and utilities, financial services, food and beverage, healthcare, insurance, life s ... read more about White and Williams LLP
$150 - $199/hr250 - 9991899Philadelphia, Pennsylvania -
As a collaborative and integrated group of 150 attorneys, we work as a unified team, not as sole practitioners. Our “in the trenches” approach with our clients enables us to be fully engaged in the businesses we serve. We are critical thinkers and problem solvers – we approach each client’s busi ... read more about Babst Calland
$150 - $199/hr250 - 9991986Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania -
HoustonHarbaugh, P.C. is here to help you achieve your goals and objectives. Rooted in Pittsburgh and founded as a business law and litigation firm, we’ve been trusted legal counsel to businesses and individuals for more than 40 years. We aim to help our clients prosper, minimize risk, comply with regulations, ad ... read more about Houston Harbaugh, P.C.
$100 - $149/hr50 - 2491975Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania -
Founded in 1885, Roderick Linton Belfance, LLP is steeped in experience and tradition. We are progressive in our practice methods, such as providing clients with alternative fee arrangements and utilizing the latest practice methods and technology available to our profession. Our attorneys come from diverse backgrou ... read more about Roderick Linton Belfance, LLP
$100 - $149/hr50 - 2491885Akron, Ohio -
The most innovative corporations in the world entrust The Webb Law Firm to safeguard their Intellectual Property. Focused on all aspects of Intellectual Property law since 1845, we have progressively grown to offer over 50 attorneys to service our clients’ needs. Over the past 165 years, we've built an expans ... read more about The Webb Law Firm
$100 - $149/hr50 - 2491845Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania -
Kraemer, Manes & Associates LLC is a law firm headquartered in Pittsburgh that focuses on business law, employment law, and litigation. At KM&A, our clients include small businesses and their owners, employers, employees, and parties in civil litigation.
$50 - $99/hr10 - 49Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania -
Divorce can often be a long and drawn out process. There will be much communication back and forth with your attorney, who will need to know many intimate details of your life and your marriage. There will be difficult decisions to work through. You can trust that Mr. Dohner has your best interests at heart and has the ... read more about John M. Dohner
$100 - $149/hr50 - 2491986Akron, Ohio -
At Cohen & Grigsby we make it a priority to know and understand your business so that we can serve you not only as legal advisors but also as strategic business counselors - allowing you to optimize your opportunities and mitigate your risk.
$150 - $199/hr250 - 9991981Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania -
Cohen & Grace, LLC, is a Pittsburgh-based law firm providing legal services to privately held businesses, nonprofit organizations and individuals throughout Pennsylvania. In selected areas such as intellectual property, Cohen & Grace attorneys have a wider practice and serve clients throughout the United States ... read more about Cohen & Grace, LLC
$25 - $49/hr2 - 92008Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania -
Bone McAllester Norton PLLC is a midsized law firm located in downtown Nashville, Sumner County and Williamson County, Tennessee. Driven to bring expertise and zeal for the law into an environment focused on high quality work, client satisfaction and community involvement, every member of the firm embodies its motto of ... read more about Bone McAllester Norton PLLC
$100 - $149/hr50 - 2492002Nashville, Tennessee -
Bass, Berry & Sims is a Tennessee-based law firm with more than 280 attorneys representing and advising Fortune 500 companies as well as regional and local businesses, including acting as the principle corporate counsel for approximately 35 public companies. Our attorneys have been involved in some of the largest a ... read more about Bass, Berry & Sims
$150 - $199/hr250 - 9991922Nashville, Tennessee -
Donald Gallick has represented clients wrongfully terminated as whistleblowers, who were trying to expose fraud by their employer or misappropriating federal grant money, Medicare/Medicaid funds, or making false representations to a government agency. Donald has a great passion for justice and stopping corrupt ... read more about The Law Office Of Donald Gallick
$50 - $99/hr10 - 492012Akron, Ohio -
Pillsbury is an international law firm with offices around the world, and a particular focus on the technology, energy & natural resources, financial services, real estate & construction, and travel & hospitality sectors. Recognized by Financial Times as one of the most innovative law firms, Pillsbury and i ... read more about Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman LLP
$300+/hr1,000 - 9,999NYC, New York -
Amourgis & Associates is an experienced Ohio Personal Injury and Bankruptcy Law firm with offices in Cleveland, Akron, Canton, Toledo, Columbus, Cincinnati and Dayton. Amourgis & Associates handle personal injury cases caused by auto accidents, truck accidents and more. Our firm has some of the top personal inj ... read more about Amourgis & Associates
$25 - $49/hr2 - 9Fairborn, Ohio -
Since 1971, Ortale Kelley has been committed to providing superior legal representation to the firm’s individual and institutional clients. Building on its respected and long-standing litigation practice and forging a thriving transactional practice concentrated on commercial real estate lending and development. ... read more about Ortale Kelley Law Firm
$50 - $99/hr10 - 491971Nashville, Tennessee -
he results were dismal: Very few places were hiring and those that were happened to not be in the field of law. After sending countless resumes and attending numerous informational meetings, Rachel was at her wits end. There was a saying that had always stuck with Rachel throughout difficult times: “If the fea ... read more about Schaffer Law Firm PLLC
$50 - $99/hr10 - 492011Nashville, Tennessee -
At Tune, Entrekin & White, PC, you have direct access to legal professionals practicing in a wide range of areas. Our attorneys understand your legal needs and will diligently pursue the best possible outcome for you. The experienced legal professionals at TEW represent individuals, businesses and nonprofit organiz ... read more about Tune, Entrekin & White, PC
$50 - $99/hr10 - 491978Nashville, Tennessee -
For more than a century, Dinsmore has been providing quality legal counsel to our clients. In recent years, our practice has grown to include 24 offices and we've taken on national and international clients. Today’s full-service practice with more than 650 attorneys continues to live up to the ideals establis ... read more about Dinsmore & Shohl LLP
$200 - $300/hr1,000 - 9,999Cincinnati, Ohio -
Founded by attorney Helen Sfikas Rogers, the Nashville-based law firm of Rogers, Kamm & Shea is known throughout Middle Tennessee primarily for providing creative solutions and formidable, difference-making representation in divorce and family law. We serve a diverse clientele that includes many business owners and ... read more about Rogers, Kamm & Shea
$50 - $99/hr10 - 49Nashville, Tennessee -
Divorce and family law are challenging areas of legal practice and require a special touch. No other type of legal dispute is quite as emotional. Managing and interpreting these emotions is essential, whether in the courtroom or at the mediation table. At Miller Upshaw Family Law, PLLC, we offer our clients more than 3 ... read more about Miller Upshaw Family Law, PLLC
$50 - $99/hr10 - 49Nashville, Tennessee -
A full-service law firm representing clients across the United States and internationally, Stites & Harbison, PLLC is known as a preeminent firm managing sophisticated transactions, challenging litigation, and complex regulatory matters on a daily basis. The firm represents a broad spectrum of clients including mul ... read more about Stites & Harbison, PLLC
$150 - $199/hr250 - 9991832Louisville, Kentucky -
Rodey, Dickason, Sloan Akin & Robb is a law firm in Albuquerque and Santa Fe, New Mexico, practicing in commercial and tort litigation, labor and employment law, business, patent, trademark, tax, real property, development, environment, natural resources, and entertainment.
$100 - $149/hr50 - 2491883Albuquerque, New Mexico -
Modrall Sperling is the counsel of choice for complex business, litigation and natural resources challenges anywhere in New Mexico. In many of our specialty areas of practice, our legal teams are retained to work on issues throughout the Southwest and across the nation.
$100 - $149/hr50 - 2491937Albuquerque, New Mexico -
Blindly throwing your business’ energy and money at a legal problem and hoping for the best is not likely to yield a result that makes sense for your business. Even if you win a legal battle, it is a small consolation if you lose the business war. The tail shouldn’t wag the dog. Any solution to a legal issu ... read more about Business Law Southwest LLC
$50 - $99/hr10 - 492005Albuquerque, New Mexico -
Family law is very difficult because of the emotional tension that is created when there is family trouble. Our goal is to relieve as much of that burden as possible by navigating through the complex legal system. Our team of lawyers, case managers, and staff is experienced and ready to help you and guide you in custod ... read more about Justice Legal Group
$25 - $49/hr2 - 9Albuquerque, New Mexico -
Askew & Mazel, LLC represents all types of parties having interests in business bankruptcy cases, commercial litigation, and collection matters throughout the State of New Mexico. We represent our clients’ interests aggressively, creatively, and efficiently. With our collective experience, legal acumen, and b ... read more about Askew & Mazel, LLC
$25 - $49/hr2 - 92013Albuquerque, New Mexico -
New Mexico Legal Group focuses its practice in just two areas of law, allowing us to bring maximum results to our client’s cases. Our primary goal is to provide client focused representation tailored to the unique needs of each client.
$100 - $149/hr10 - 492002Albuquerque, New Mexico -
A law firm providing tailored solutions for your particular needs. Mr. Carlos Martinez is a native New Mexican, born and raised in Albuquerque. He and his wife both graduated from the Albuquerque Academy. He was admitted to the New Mexico State Bar in 2010. A native of Roswell, New Mexico, McKenzie St. Denis* refuses ... read more about Legal Solutions of New Mexico
$25 - $49/hr2 - 92017Albuquerque, New Mexico -
Atkinson & Kelsey, P.A., is the oldest and one of the largest law firms in New Mexico focusing exclusively on divorce and family law. Our attorneys are among the most honored and highly rated in the state. We have a total commitment to serving New Mexico families in conflict, whether through settlement or litigatio ... read more about Atkinson & Kelsey, P.A
$25 - $49/hr2 - 9Albuquerque, New Mexico -
Over the years, Attorney Román R. Romero has made a name for himself and is widely recognized for his history of success. Throughout New Mexico, prosecutors and judges alike know, fear, and respect his talent. He has taught classes for lawyers concerning criminal cases and continues to mentor his peers through i ... read more about The Romero Law Firm, P.A.
$25 - $49/hr2 - 92003Albuquerque, New Mexico -
The Twohig Law Firm fights for individuals’ rights throughout New Mexico in both state and federal courts. Whether for criminal defense, professional licensure defense, civil rights, or personal injury, we treat each client with the care and personalized attention that is needed.
$25 - $49/hr2 - 91981Albuquerque, New Mexico -
Adler Pollock & Sheehan P.C. is a business-oriented, full-service law firm committed to providing clients with the highest levels of legal service through a wide variety of practice areas in our Providence, Rhode Island; Newport, Rhode Island; Boston, Massachusetts; and Manchester, New Hampshire offices. We are pro ... read more about Adler Pollock & Sheehan P.C.
$100 - $149/hr50 - 2491960Providence, Rhode Island -
Our office is centrally located in downtown Providence, Rhode Island. We are engaged in the general practice of law with an emphasis on litigation. Our general practice areas include but are not limited to civil litigation, criminal defense, personal injury, automobile accident cases, bankruptcy, real estate, workers c ... read more about ORABONA LAW OFFICES, P.C.
$25 - $49/hr2 - 9Providence, Rhode Island -
Cameron & Mittleman LLP, founded in 1986, is a full-service law firm representing individuals and business entities in multiple practice areas. The structure and culture of our Firm allows us to meet the needs of our clients by providing the highest quality legal work, while maintaining the personalized attentio ... read more about Cameron & Mittleman LLP
$50 - $99/hr10 - 491986Providence, Rhode Island
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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.