If you are facing foreclosure, hanging onto your property is likely your main priority. But it's important to have a legal professional fighting alongside you, standing up for your rights and ensuring your interests are protected. However, to hire the right attorney for you, you should know what questions to ask to vet the perfect professional.

What to Ask When Interviewing an Attorney

1. What Strategy Should I Pursue?

In the midst of a foreclosure, it can be easy to forget that you still have options. After you've discussed your case with an attorney, get their take on it. What do they think is the most effective course of action? Do their goals match up with yours? If they inspire some amount of trust and confidence, you may have found the right person to represent you.

2. What Is Your Experience Representing Homeowners?

You want to hire someone who knows the subject of foreclosure intimately. Ask about their specific cases working with homeowners like yourself. Have they represented people in the same or similar situations as yours? What is their track record? Check how the lawyer has done in court, their experience in filing for bankruptcy or getting a loan modification.

3. What Do You Charge?

As a consumer, you have every right to understand how much and how often you will be billed. Never hesitate to ask an attorney about their rates and what your financial commitment is going to look like. In many cases, the time frames involved will have a direct bearing on how much you're charged, so you might also want to inquire as to how long your case could take to play out. 

If you need help with issues of foreclosure and bankruptcy, the seasoned attorneys at Ibold & O’Brien have been serving the Chardon, OH, area since 1980. They have earned a reputation for providing quality legal counsel and effective representation. They also offer services in a range of practice areas, including criminal defense, family law, and personal injury matters. Call (440) 285-3511 to schedule an initial consultation, or contact them through their website.