Although many states have laws discouraging harassment, the practice still exists amongst several departments. Hiring a harassment lawyer is difficult especially if you are afraid of discrimination or you think the situation was embarrassing. Also, you might be afraid of further discrimination or discipline measures at your workplace. However, the right harassment lawyer can help you if you are in such a situation. The following are some of the things to consider when hiring an Irvine Harassment Lawyer.
Law Firm VS Solo Practitioner
A good firm will allocate two or three lawyers to assist you in your case. However, when you hire a solo attorney, anything can happen to them and they might be unable to represent you in court. Besides, the other party might hire a strong bench that will give your solo lawyer problems when arguing your case.
If the solo layer you hire realizes that the other party has a stronger defense team, he/she might develop cold feet and refuse to receive your calls. A law firm with numerous lawyers will allocate all the qualified lawyers needed to give you an equal chance against the other party. That gives you confidence that you can take on a party regardless of the representation they have.
Experience
Ensure the firm you want to work with deals with cases similar to yours. It would be an added advantage if they have handled harassment cases for a period of time. Ask the firm the number of cases they have handled in the past that were similar to yours and now successful they were. Also, enquire about whether they have mediated similar cases previously and the success they've registered in that field. You would also want a law firm that only deals with particular representation. E.g the firm should specialize in either workers or employee representation.
Paid VS Contingency Fee
Some law firms will tell you to pay money for reviewing your case and other charges before representing you in court. Choose a law firm that carefully examines your case without any charges and only charges you if they are successful in your case. A good firm understands that you might not have money at the moment but as the case progresses you might raise the required legal fees.
Legal Cost
Litigation costs might be expensive depending on the law firm you choose. Go for a law firm that is capable of advancing the litigation costs on your behalf. That allows the firm to represent you appropriately. The firm only deducts their advance costs from the proceeds you get after they have successfully represented you in court.
Settlement VS Litigation
The law firm you choose should be willing to and ready to face the legal challenge from the other party. Some firms might only represent you for settlement purposes but they might be unwilling to proceed with litigation. When a firm determines that you have a genuine claim, they should represent you through the entire process until you get justice. However, if you are unwilling to file a harassment claim in court, the firm should advise you on how best to get justice and move on with your life.
