Top 5 Things to Look for When Hiring an Employment Lawyer
You feel that your employer has treated you unfairly or may even have wrongfully terminated you. What is your next step? You want to find a good Tennessee Employment Law Attorney to evaluate your case, but you don’t even know what you should look for in a lawyer. Here is a short list of things you’ll want to consider:
1. Knowledge and Expertise. Employment cases can be very complicated. You may call a lawyer because you feel you’ve been treated unfairly, and the lawyer may find other violations you haven’t even considered. For that reason, it’s important to find a lawyer who focuses on this area of law. Just like doctors, lawyers have specialties. Look for a lawyer with a background in cases like yours.
2. Belief in your case. Your case is important to you. It should be important to your attorney, too. Choose someone who understands the outcome you are seeking and who believes you have a strong case.
3. Likeability. Believe it or not, you’ll be spending a lot of time with your lawyer so you want someone you like. You’ll need to follow the advice of your lawyer at every step, so make sure that it is someone you feel you can trust.
4. Fee structure. Make sure you find out from the beginning how the attorney will get paid. Most employment cases are done on a contingency basis, which means your lawyer takes a percentage out of your recovery. Many cases provide that if you win, the employer has to pay your attorneys’ fees. The lawyer should explain how it works in your first conversation.
5. Experience. Find out if your lawyer has a track record of success in matters like yours. Ask the lawyer for references or even a list of cases where she has been successful. Make sure the lawyer has handled cases in front of the court or agency where your case will be heard. Knowledge of procedure is just as important as knowledge of the law.
Our Tennessee Employment Lawyers are glad to discuss their qualifications with you.
We think that you will find that the Tennessee Labor lawyers at The Higgins Firm will excel in all areas of the above checklist. We only represent employees – not employers – so we are well-versed in how to best represent you in your employment law case. Call today for a free consultation.
Author Bio
Jim Higgins, founder of the Higgins Firm, is a seasoned personal injury attorney with deep roots in Nashville, Tennessee. A 4th generation Nashvillian, Jim carries on the legal legacy of his father, a judge for over 30 years. After graduating from the University of Memphis School of Law, Jim’s career began on the other side of the courtroom, defending insurance companies and learning their tactics for minimizing settlements. However, he soon realized his true calling was fighting for the rights of the injured, and for the past several years, he has exclusively represented plaintiffs in personal injury cases.
Since then, his dedication and skill have earned him membership in the prestigious Million Dollar Advocates Forum, an organization limited to attorneys who have secured million and multi-million dollar verdicts and settlements for their clients. Licensed to practice in Tennessee, Kentucky, and Georgia, Jim focuses on personal injury, product liability, medical malpractice, and workers’ compensation cases. His exceptional work has been recognized by his peers, earning him a spot on the Super Lawyers list from 2021 to 2024, a distinction awarded to only a select group of accomplished attorneys in each state.
