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tirednurse 08/04/2011

First of all let me say to all of you THANK YOU for all of your responses.

I have come to the realization that I should at least contact an attorney.

How do you locate a good attorney. There are a lot of them in the phone book, but I am finding it hard to find an employment attorney. I have found a lot of Social Security ones, but that isn't what I am looking for.

I called the Bar Assc. they refer you to the next on the list. Again not what I want. I want really good, not the next crappy guy on the list.

deleted_user 08/04/2011

I would imagine there's some sort of referral service... oh, what was that commercial?? It's been playing on tv recently, but I know it can't be as simple as lawyers.com. It's kind of like the AngiesList of Lawyers, at least that's what the commercial made it out to be like. I haven't personally had to retain a lawyer, but best of luck to you!

deleted_user 08/05/2011

i would start with a search on employment lawers then look for remarks on them then check them with the bbb and you should come up with something

deleted_user 08/05/2011

Do you have legal aid over there? One way is to talk to an employmen t advocate - or some disability advocate, they will have dealt with this kind of thing before and so should have some good names.

I don't know if they do this over in the states but we have free legal advice days here, you have to get in early but its a free session so could help you out?

Good luck and go you for getting ready to fight the battle - just know we are here with you

deleted_user 08/09/2011

There is a group called Super Lawyers. I know it sounds a bit corny, but they are for real. :o) They are the highest rated lawyers in the U.S. It is difficult to get nominated into it and if a lawyer is listed, you can pretty safely bet that he will be a good one. The list is divided into categories of types of lawyers so just choose the list under employment lawyers. Best of luck to you!

http://www.superlawyers.com/index.html

deleted_user 08/13/2011

The best way to find a good attorney is to ask around. Most attorneys get clients based on word of mouth. Ask everyone you feel comfortable if they know of a good employment attorney or if they know of anyone who has used one or if they could keep their ears peeled for you. Someone's cousin's neighbor probably knows someone good :)

If you want to send me a personal message with your geographic area, I'll see if I can find someone for you :)

You might also try looking around for websites of employment lawyers in your area --that might give you more of an idea about the lawyer's qualifications, etc. than just a listing in the yellow pages. Most lawyers don't really advertise --there are a lot of rules about lawyer advertising and it used to be banned. But nowadays a lot do have websites listing a least the basics of their practice and contract info (although some solo practitioners, especially older lawyers might not).

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