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The hiring of an attorney is an important decision that should not be based solely upon advertisements.  Before you decide, ask them to send you free written information about their qualifications and experience.
In making your decision, you may want to consider the following factors:

• How many foreclosure cases has the attorney defended?

• How many foreclosure cases has the attorney gotten dismissed?

• Is the attorney a litigator? (“litigation” is filing motions, taking depositions, and appearing in court for hearings and trial)

• How long has the attorney been practicing foreclosure defense?

• Besides filing an answer or a motion for extension of time, what will the attorney do to defend the case?

• Does the attorney have a court reporter at every hearing in order to preserve issues in your case for appeal?

• How many foreclosure cases has the attorney tried?

• How many foreclosure cases has the attorney appealed?

• Is a significant part of the fee a contingency?

• Has the attorney ever been disciplined or suspended from the bar?

• Is the attorney rated “AV”® by Martindale Hubbell®?

• Does the attorney offer bankruptcy as an integrated service?

• What is the ratio of cases to attorney? (generally, the smaller, the better)