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what i do to help clients
find the right lawyer in their community
in their specialty is first i will have
an in-depth conversation with the client
so i can find out what the client’s
needs are what the dispute is is it a
dispute or is it a transaction that they
need help with first i have to know what
their needs are what their desires are
once i know that and of course i know
where they are and where the appropriate
jurisdiction may be and the jurisdiction
may be where the client is or for legal
reasons it may be somewhere else and
once i figure that out then i go to the
appropriate jurisdiction i find what i
think are three of the best lawyers in
that community to handle that type of
case and then i will interview all three
of them i’ll check out their websites of
course but i want to personally
interview them and make sure they can
handle
all the work involved that it’s not
going to be something passed down to a
junior associate or to a paralegal that
it’s not a mill that just has hundreds
of cases and none of them really being
treated very well you got to make sure
you get the right firm for the right
client then i’ll go back to the client
giving them the three names i’ve
narrowed it down to
make my recommendation and then put that
client in touch with that attorney now i
may also be on that phone call to help
guide the conversation
and then at that point in time the
client will decide which of these
recommended attorneys they would like to
retain
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Santa Ana, CA commercial litigation attorney Dan Callahan explains how he helps clients find the right lawyer. He shares that he assists clients in finding the right lawyer in their community and specialty through a structured, thorough process. First, he conducts an in-depth conversation with the client to fully understand their needs—whether the matter involves a dispute or a transactional issue—and to clarify their objectives. He also considers the appropriate jurisdiction, which may be determined by the client’s location or other legal requirements.
Once the client’s needs and jurisdiction are clear, he identifies what he believes are the top three lawyers in that area who are best suited to handle the case. He reviews their credentials, examines their websites, and conducts personal interviews to ensure they are fully capable of managing the work themselves, rather than delegating it to junior associates or paralegals. He carefully screens to avoid high-volume “mill” practices where cases may not receive the attention they deserve.
After evaluating the candidates, he returns to the client with his recommendations, providing the three names he has vetted and offering guidance during an introductory call if needed. From there, the client decides which of the recommended attorneys to retain, confident that the selection process has prioritized both expertise and personalized attention.
