It will depend on your particular arrangement.
You may be able to help by gathering papers and
other evidence and by lining up witnesses. In any
case, you should tell the lawyer everything you can
about your problem and report any new develop-
ments immediately. To do a good job, the lawyer
must know everything you know—including infor-
mation that could be damaging to your case or that
may seem unimportant to you.
Ask the lawyer to explain the various steps
involved in handling your problem. You also
could request copies of all letters and documents
prepared for your case. And you may want to
know how often the lawyer will update you.
Depending on your situation, the lawyer may be
able to provide a timetable that lays out the steps
in the case. However, this may not always be
possible. If you are involved in a lawsuit, for
example, the court’s schedule and backlog will
influence how long your case will take.
If you have any questions as your case moves
along, call the lawyer. However, keep in mind that,
depending on the fee arrangement, you could be
charged for the lawyer’s time during the phone call.
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