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1. Compile a small list of attorneys that you find.<\/strong> It\u2019s okay to start with an entire page of attorneys, but narrow down the list by asking friends, family, and business connections their opinions. Figure out if there are any attorneys you should consider or avoid.<\/p>\n

2. Do a background check on the attorneys on your list.<\/strong> Use resources like Martindale-Hubbell, Avvo, Lawyers.com, the American Bar Association, and many other sources on the internet, including news articles. Here are some questions to consider as you do your search:<\/p>\n

a. Has the attorney been cited for any ethics violations?\n<\/p>\n

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1. Compile a small list of attorneys that you find. It\u2019s okay to start with an entire page of attorneys, but narrow down the list by asking friends, family, and business connections their opinions. Figure out if there are any attorneys you should consider or avoid. 2. 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