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How to Contact a Local PI Attorney

If you have an auto accident, you should contact a personal injury attorney, regardless of how serious your injury is.  When looking for legal advice regarding the possibility of a lawsuit, you’re most likely to ask family and friends if they have experience with a local firm.  By selecting a local law firm, you’re supporting your community.   In addition to travel convenience, there are many other benefits to choosing a local law firm.  An experienced local firm will have a reliable professional network already established.   You’ll find that a local firm will have the most knowledge pertaining to the local legal system, as well as familiarity of streets, highways, speed limits, work zones, etc.Most people will spend a good amount of time on a firms website before calling.   A good law firm will have an abundance of information including:

  • Experience and practice areas.
  • How long the firm has been practicing.
  • Fees and Costs.
  • Videos and Chat Options.
  • Locations and Directions.
  • Easy steps to contact the firm immediately.
When it comes to investigating more specific information pertaining to an attorneys background, qualifications and credentials,  FindLaw is an excellent site.  The State Bar of Wisconsin will also provide up-to-date status and qualifications of the lawyer you’re considering.  With or without a personal reference, it’s beneficial to research beyond the firms website.  Good law firms will be found in a variety of relevant online locations and social media outlets such as Twitter, Facebook and Google+.   Some of the sites noted below share basic contact and directional  information, but others go a bit further, including reviews, endorsements, and firm mission statements.Common places to search for a personal injury attorney:If you or someone you know has been injured in an accident, select the best firm to represent your case, and TAKE ACTION.   Following an accident, it’s always best to contact an attorney as soon as possible.
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