About 75 percent of workplace harassment victims suffered retaliation when they reported the cases, Vox says. If you find yourself a victim of one and you know the best thing to do is to come forward, then hiring a good employment attorney can make a difference in the outcome of your case. Here are handy steps to help you find the best legal counsel:
Determine specialty
Not all lawyers alike so don’t try to get in touch with the one who helped you buy your car, real estate or who helped you with your divorce. Instead, look for someone whose specialization lies in employment law. That’s where an employment attorney from a reputable law firm or practice comes in.
Ask about reputation
Once you have several lawyers in your sight, find out what kind of reputation they have. Ask friends and family along with other people on your contact list.
Hire local
Hiring a local lawyer? Chances are, someone in your circle has already used that lawyer’s services in the past—or they know someone who has. Information from them can help you decide whether it’s a good idea to go through with your hiring decision or not.
Ask about the payment
Some lawyers might require payment upfront. Others can work on a contingency. Find out what payment method and structure works with your lawyer so you’ll know if you can afford to hire that lawyer’s services or not.
Tell everything
Don’t try to hide anything when you talk to your lawyer. Share everything and include every encounter that happened. This is going to give your lawyer a handle on the situation. Recounting everything without sparing any details also means your lawyer can easily identify legal issues you might have missed. That’s going to help your case move forward.
