Mesothelioma is a cancerous tumor occurring primarily due to asbestos exposure and will develop in the chest cavity, abdomen, or lungs. It is a rare disease and its symptoms also show up very late in the affected. Filing a mesothelioma lawsuit is a long process and hence selection of a mesothelioma attorney whom one can trust and have a good rapport with is very important. If someone is thinking about filing a mesothelioma lawsuit, he/she must meet with a variety of lawyers before making the final decision. In general, it is considered to be a daunting task to select an efficient mesothelioma lawyer.
A qualified mesothelioma attorney can be found in places like bar associations, law directories (found in most public libraries), yellow pages, and on the Internet (many firms have their own sites).
To narrow down the choices, once the names of some mesothelioma attorneys in your area have been found, the process can begin by describing the legal issue to each attorney and inquire as to whether he can handle the situation. It is advisable to schedule appointments with two or three different attorneys before making the final selection.
The initial consultation is an opportunity for the client and the lawyer to get to know each other. After listening to the case, the lawyer should be able to outline the client's rights and offer him alternative courses of action. The initial consultation is the mesothelioma attorney's opportunity to explain what can be done and how much will it cost. One should not hesitate to ask about the attorney's experience in handling previous mesothelioma lawsuits. If the decision of hiring the lawyer is made, a request for written fee agreement can be made. It is also important to ask each attorney for a list of references for further contact.
After each initial consultation, some analysis about the lawyer has to be done as to whether he listens to the client's reports, is knowledgeable about asbestos law, capable of giving the client a firm understanding of his alternative courses of action, and if he is able to understand the range of possible results associated with each course of action. Most importantly, the attorney's trustworthiness has to be seen.
