1. The lawyer must have extensive experience in a certain area of law as well as a proven track record of success in that area; and
2. The lawyer must not take a case that is frivolous or a case that would be a waste of the client’s money; and
3. The lawyer must make a commitment to see the matter to its conclusion; and
4. The lawyer must have a good reputation within the legal community; and
5. The lawyer must be more than just honest and ethical – he or she must have a clear understanding that no case is valuable enough to justify a violation of the law or a violation of ethical rules; and
6. The lawyer must have excellent communication skills including written correspondence in simple English, returning all telephone calls, and seeing that the client knows of all developments and all settlement offers relating to the matter; and
7. The lawyer must be able to clearly explain the law to the client and help the client make informed decisions based on all of the possible outcomes or alternatives regarding the matter; and
8. The lawyer must treat each and every client with respect and as an equal partner; and
9. The lawyer must make decisions that are in the best interest of the client, not based on what is easier or more convenient.

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