Sunday, January 18, 2015

How To Get The Right Contingent Fee Patent Litigation Attorney

By Kristen Baird


It is no longer a surprise to hear clients complaining about the expensive fees that they paid for attorneys. It is a fact, that the service of lawyers are expensive especially the seasoned ones. If you manage to get a hold of a good one though, your win will be ensured. Still, this did not stop other people from dismissing the idea of fighting for their cases.

Before, the only means by which clients get the service of a good attorney is by an hourly basis. Meaning, they will have to pay regardless of the output. Even as simple as reviewing the case needs to be paid. This results to a sort of unfair standing with the lawyer client relationship. The demand for a better mode payment paved the way to the birth of contingent fee patent litigation.

With this method, the clients need not to pay per hour. Instead, they will agree on a certain percentage that the attorney will get once the case is over. Or if there are agreements on the other side to settle the case with payments, then the lawyer will only get the percentage of the price that is received. In order to get a fair deal however, you need to choose the right attorney. Here are some of the things that you should consider.

Expertise on the field. Your choice needs to be someone who know enough about patent litigation. He needs to be one who at least had handled synonymous cases before. This will make it easier for the both of you to work your way out for the entire case. The more experienced he is the better. Check his credentials.

Find recommendations. Either you get in touch with people who have experienced the same issues as you are or directly go a prospect lawyer and ask for reference, be sure to listen to the comments. Seasoned attorneys are willing to refer you to the recent client that they have so you can ask for their comments. Listen to what these guys have to say.

Choose the good communicator. Someone who can relay information in the laymans term or someone who can give you initial information on how the case will proceed is a good pick. An excellent communicator is not only skilled in speaking. He is also skilled in listening and interacting. The entire process involves a lot of communicating. Be sure to go for one that can do this well.

Check their networks. It is advantageous if you work with one that is well connected in the industry. Winning a patent case may require more than his expertise but also those who work on different industries.

Accessibility. Lastly, he needs to be accessible. Not only through mobile but also by his office. As much as possible, work on a lawyer that is operating within your city. This will be both convenient for you especially during meetings. Transportation is a major issue when it comes to setting appointments. It works to your advantage if he can easily go in and out when you need to follow up on something.

You have a lot of options. The industry needs attorneys who are experts in patents. Your task is to be able to determine which among the flock is the right choice. Comparing your options will not only increase your chances of winning but will also lead you to finding someone who is negotiable and offers a good rate.




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