Of all the decisions you'll face when going through a divorce, few are as important as who will represent your interests in the process. However, faced with a variety of choices, many people base their selection on low rates or simply hire the first divorce attorney they consult with. Sanders Austin & Flanigan, Princeton, WV's most established law firm, knows how intimidating the process of hiring an attorney can be.

So before you choose your divorce attorney, they recommend:

• Collecting Personal Referrals: Ask family and friends who have gone through a divorce whether they were satisfied with their legal representative. They might be your most valuable resource, but if no one you know can recommend a lawyer, you can still find referrals online. Web resources like Avvo.com can be extremely helpful, with their extensive listings and reviews.
• Meeting Several Lawyers: In general, you should meet with at least three different divorce attorneys and ask them all the same questions. This will help you develop a feel for how they might approach your case differently and which strategy you might prefer. However, make sure the person you're meeting with will be the one you're working with. You don’t want to meet with the best attorney in town only to find your case will really be passed off to an associate or junior partner.
• Asking Questions: Your potential attorney should ask several questions at your initial consultation, but they should have answers ready as well. Feel free to ask questions about your legal options, their suggested strategy, and what you can realistically hope to achieve. While no ethical attorney will promise a certain result, they should be able to help you develop clear expectations.

For over a century, the lawyers at Sanders Austin & Flanigan have provided Princeton individuals and businesses with extremely effective legal representation in a wide variety of fields. Visit their website to learn more about their long-standing reputation for excellent service, or call (304) 425-8125 to schedule a consultation with a divorce attorney today.