Quick answer
Ask about the correct practice area, deadline, forum, document pack, fee structure, likely first step, and whether the lawyer has handled similar matters. If you my insurer rejected my claim, your first consultation should classify the risk before strategy is chosen.
Key takeaways
- Ask about the correct practice area, deadline, forum, document pack, fee structure, likely first step, and whether the lawyer has handled similar matters. If you my insurer rejected my claim, your first consultation should classify the risk before strategy is chosen.
- Create a one-page summary with names, dates, documents received, money involved, deadlines and the outcome you want. Put the strongest source document first. If there is a court date, referral date, expiry date, complaint deadline or payment deadline, place that date at the top of the file.

