Do not make the mistake of believing that an older lawyer automatically

Do not make the mistake of believing that an older lawyer automatically knows more than a lawyer that is a bit younger. Someone may have been in practice longer, but that does not mean that they automatically have experience in the area of law that pertains to your case.

Make a log of each interaction that you make with a lawyer. Write down how much you paid, when you talked to each other, and what you talked about. This can help you deal with any problems which might come up later, like unexpectedly large bills or fees you don't understand.

You should be careful about giving an attorney a large retainer. If you have to pay a large retainer for a case, you need to know if you'll get a refund if the whole amount isn't used. You need to think about asking around because some lawyers will take smaller retainers and will later charge you whatever else they need.