Attorney Consultation Checklist
Bring this page with you to each consultation. Take your time, ask every question, and write down your notes.
Questions to Ask
- ☐ 1.How many cases like mine have you handled?
- ☐ 2.Who will actually work on my case day to day?
- ☐ 3.What is your fee percentage, and does it change if the case goes to trial?
- ☐ 4.How are case costs handled?
- ☐ 5.How often will you update me, and how do I reach you?
- ☐ 6.What are the possible timelines for a case like this?
- ☐ 7.What do you need from me?
What to Bring
- ☐ Reports — Police, CHP, or incident reports
- ☐ Photos & Video — The scene, vehicles or hazards, and injuries
- ☐ Medical Records & Bills — Records, bills, and work status notes
- ☐ Insurance Letters — Any letters, emails, or offers from insurers
- ☐ Proof of Lost Income — Pay stubs or employer letters
- ☐ Contact Information — Witnesses and other parties
- ☐ Your Notes — A written timeline of what happened
Notes on Each Attorney
Attorney 1
Attorney name
Date of meeting
License checked at calbar.ca.gov (yes / no)
Fee percentage and how costs are handled
Notes
Attorney 2
Attorney name
Date of meeting
License checked at calbar.ca.gov (yes / no)
Fee percentage and how costs are handled
Notes
Attorney 3
Attorney name
Date of meeting
License checked at calbar.ca.gov (yes / no)
Fee percentage and how costs are handled
Notes
Reminder: Before you hire anyone, check the attorney's license and any public discipline at calbar.ca.gov.
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