Internet Lawyer Selection

Once again, I am continuing my comments on selecting an Internet lawyer that is right for your issue or need.

Traditionally you could always ask for references from a lawyer. But in the world of the Internet, many, many clients hire Internet lawyers for private, confidential, discrete work. And since we represent businesses, we are often hired by a founder or President or CEO of an Internet company. Even if you get references, high quality Internet business people are often too busy to respond to what for our law firm would be dozens of calls each week from prospective clients.

So, don't expect references from Traverse Internet Law because we promise our clients we will never disclose our representation of their interests. In other words, we operate in a world of confidentiality. And you should expect that to be the case for most accomplished internet lawyers you consider and expect that of your lawyer.

Do, however, conduct online research of the lawyer's reputation. Take a look at Martindale Hubbell and check our peer ratings. As you use Google, understand that trial lawyers make enemies. It is an adversarial process and the other side of a case is prone to try and attack the messenger. View the comments about reputation in the proper context.

Follow these suggestions and keep in mind that peer reviews, which are ratings from other lawyers and judges, are the most accurate and reliable indicators, in my opinion, of the quality of an Internet lawyer.