this info might be on the oldest wc forum threads..

we used to have an atty posting but she is unable to now due to health.

some of her tips that I remember-

choosing atty {applies to wc attys too}

- read up on the judgments {state website}, see who's name comes up on the winners side esp on big cases

- if you can hang out in the hearings lobby/waiting room - and observe who is really on the ball with clients - ask for their cards and write notes on the back so you remember who is who

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This is what I recall over the yrs on the forums and may or may not apply in your state {my disclaimer LOL}

I think-
If yours is a wc atty no money should come directly out of your pocket.
- it usually is a % of the final settlement or judgment-
but when you fire one and get the new one - I believe they have to split that same percentage between them.
If it can be proven that one did not "do" much time/work % can be adjusted as to who did the majority of the work.

most wc attys won't talk any details or case issues until you fire the other one.
that's just how it is..


If I had to go thru it again this is what I would do -

research for good attys first
narrow it down to top best choices
then fire the one you have
then go interview with your top choices and make a decision after talking with all of them.

you can also post as many places as possible asking for referrals/names of very good wc attys in your general area - and see who comes up the most.