Maybe this would be better in the Legal section, but I figured there is an ST&T element to my question.
My main question, is how does one wisely find an attorney? -The right attorney, as in one familiar with self defense cases, and possibly with trial experience.
I ask specifically, because The High Road school on post-defensive shooting (and many other instructors...) recommends having an attorney speak on your behalf after a self-defense incident. I assume it to be good wisdom to have an attorney before the incident, rather than afterwords, when the pressure on one would be astounding.
So, how to find an attorney? My wife and I are young and middle-class, meaning we don't have a "family" attorney. And I'm not sure a "family" attorney would be the best representation during a self-defense case anyway...
So where to start? Would the local Bar Association be a good place to start? Or should one establish a "family" attorney first, and ask for a referral?
The second question, is what kind of relationship is recommended, once an attorney is picked? Does one need to sit down and have an initial consultation, to become somewhat familiar? Or is a business card with phone number good enough?
I would greatly appreciate any thought and advice on the matter. Thanks.
My main question, is how does one wisely find an attorney? -The right attorney, as in one familiar with self defense cases, and possibly with trial experience.
I ask specifically, because The High Road school on post-defensive shooting (and many other instructors...) recommends having an attorney speak on your behalf after a self-defense incident. I assume it to be good wisdom to have an attorney before the incident, rather than afterwords, when the pressure on one would be astounding.
So, how to find an attorney? My wife and I are young and middle-class, meaning we don't have a "family" attorney. And I'm not sure a "family" attorney would be the best representation during a self-defense case anyway...
So where to start? Would the local Bar Association be a good place to start? Or should one establish a "family" attorney first, and ask for a referral?
The second question, is what kind of relationship is recommended, once an attorney is picked? Does one need to sit down and have an initial consultation, to become somewhat familiar? Or is a business card with phone number good enough?
I would greatly appreciate any thought and advice on the matter. Thanks.