5 Questions to Ask During Your Initial Consultation with an Employment Lawyer

If you have experienced harassment or discrimination in the workplace, if your employer isn’t paying the wages or overtime you are owed, or if your employer has otherwise violated your legal rights, these are all circumstances in which an employment lawyer in Maryland may be able to help you. To find out what a lawyer can do to help, you should schedule an initial consultation as soon as possible.

What Questions Can (and Should) You Ask a Maryland Employment Lawyer?

During your initial consultation, you should feel free to ask any questions you may have. Here are some examples of questions you may want to ask so that you can make an informed decision about your legal representation:  

1. Do You Focus Your Practice on Employment Law?

Protecting your legal rights as an employee in Maryland requires an in-depth understanding of all pertinent state and federal laws. Employment law is a complex practice area, and while it isn’t strictly necessary to choose a lawyer who focuses their practice on employment law, there can be benefits to doing so.

2. Do You Have Experience Handling My Specific Type of Case?

Employees in Maryland may need to take action to protect their legal rights in a wide range of circumstances. If you need to take action against your employer, you will want to work with a Maryland employment lawyer who has experience handling your specific type of case.

3. Do You Have Time to Handle My Case Efficiently?

If your employer has violated your rights, you deserve an efficient resolution. If you are out of work unexpectedly, you may also need an efficient resolution to mitigate the financial consequences of your ordeal. While you can expect any experienced Maryland employment lawyer to be busy, you also have the right to expect your lawyer to handle your case with the urgency it demands.

4. What Are the Potential Outcomes of My Case?

While no lawyer will be able to guarantee any particular outcome, the Maryland employment lawyer you choose should be able to discuss the potential outcomes of your case based on his or her prior experience. Once your lawyer learns more about your case, they will be able to provide a more detailed assessment of what you can expect going forward.

5. What Are Your Legal Fees for My Type of Case?

The lawyer you choose should also be fully transparent about the costs of your legal representation. During your initial consultation, you should be able to find out whether the lawyer handles your type of case on contingency or will charge an hourly rate, and you should be able to obtain specific details about the fees and costs you will be charged.

Schedule an Initial Consultation with a Maryland Employment Lawyer at The Law Firm of J.W. Stafford

Our lawyers represent current and former employees in all employment-related legal matters. To schedule an initial consultation with an experienced Maryland employment lawyer at The Law Firm of J.W. Stafford, please call 410-514-6099 or request an appointment online today.