Finding a lawyer that is experienced and trustworthy is not as difficult as you expect.  But, you have to do your research, ask important questions and get important details in writing when you finally find an attorney that you wish to hire.  Here are some important points to remember.

What experience does the lawyer have handling legal claims such as yours?  Ask the lawyer about attorney’s fees up front as well as the expenses that you will be required to pay.  How long does the attorney estimate that it will take to resolve the legal matter?

If your lawyer cannot or will not discuss any of these issues with you to your satisfaction, you need to continue your attorney search.  Otherwise, there will likely be a misunderstanding down the road.  That being said, your attorney is not a psychic.  Unexpected events and circumstances will arise.  The measure of a good attorney is how quickly he informs you of such events and how adept he is at responding to them.

Realize, that even with the best intentions, sometimes misunderstandings still arise between lawyers and clients.  If this happens, discuss it with your lawyer as soon as possible.  You will find a lawyer is generally a professional and will do what is reasonably necessary to keep his client happy.