Picking an attorney {atty} these tips should help when scouting for a good one almost anything legal.

Some suggestions I recall from long ago & past postings -

Go hang out at some hearings/trials for the type of case/claim you are considering. Even just in the lobby waiting area you can get a feel for who might be good and who to avoid.

Then go visit /hang out awhile at the offices of who you are considering
Is it organized and well run?
Does the staff act professional?
These should give a good idea of how competent /professional atty is.
There may be some good attys with poor staff office management skills but why chance it.

Internet searches of names that you are considering.
I know there are rate your MD sites , maybe rate your atty sites too??

And the state website for the area /State Bar Association website etc. check those places