Tips to Avoid Hiring a Bad Attorney

The Balance, an about.com brand website, shares some tips on how to avoid hiring a bad attorney.  For the countless number of talented and highly competent attorneys practicing law today, there are some lawyers, who for a variety of reasons will not provide you with the best representation. 

Some of the qualities that separate ineffective attorneys from competent, professional ones are poor work habits.  The Balance’s advice is to be aware of things like phone calls and emails not being returned in a timely manner.  Another warning sign is missing deadlines, especially for important court filings.  Also avoid hiring an attorney who is hard to work with or one who too quickly promises a victory.

Your attorney’s offices also say a lot about them.  Do they appear to be organized and efficiently run as well as adequately staffed? 

In addition your bill should clearly explain what tasks were performed, by whom and when.  If you are being billed for a phone call, you are entitled to know who made the call, who they talked to, and what was the nature and duration of the call.  Also be on the lookout for hidden expenses that were not included in your initial agreement.

At Schiff & Associates you can rest easy on all of the above concerns.  As leading personal injury attorneys, we have over 30 years of experience successfully helping clients in the Columbus, Ohio area.  Take a look at our website where you will find testimonials from past clients and extensive bios of our attorneys.  We also list a small sampling of some of our actual case results.  Finally at Schiff & Associates, your first consultation and case evaluation is free.  Since we work on a contingency basis, you will not pay any legal fees or attorney costs unless we recover compensation.

The experienced team of Schiff & Associates has offered the area trusted legal representation in cases of personal injury and wrongful death since 1982.  We have a history of getting clients the results they deserve and recognize that financial recovery from an accident is just as important as physical recovery.  Call today to learn how Columbus, Ohio’s leading slip and fall attorney can help.

Source: thebalance.com/how-to-avoid-a-bad-lawyer-2164684

Get the Help You Need in the Event of a Wrongful Death

When the very worst happens and you lose a loved one from someone else’s negligence, you need the services of an experienced wrongful death attorney.  At Schiff & Associates, we know that no amount of money makes up for the loss of a loved one, but a fair settlement can help to relief some of the financial burden.   

Our attorneys are extremely experienced and have successfully litigated many cases of wrongful death.  We recognize that losing a loved one can impact your current as well as future income and the ability to provide for your family.  We also know that a settlement can help with other related costs such as guidance, advice, or counsel, and if warranted, we may pursue punitive damages.

Your initial consultation and case evaluation with one of our expert wrongful death attorneys is free.  Furthermore, as we work on a contingency basis, you will not be charged for any attorney fees or cost unless we recover compensation. 

We have over thirty years’ experience, and are proud to have been recognized in 2013 by Time Magazine as one of the “top personal injury firms in the United States.”  Along with our experienced attorneys, our team includes an attorney-CPA, a special investigator, and knowledgeable paralegals and legal assistants.  We also maintain a professional relationship with a group of respected specialists and utilize their expertise to assist us with your case.  Our attorneys prepare your case as if it is going to trial so we are ready to negotiate a fair settlement, or take your case before a judge and jury if need be. 

Schiff & Associates has a successful record of helping clients get the compensation they deserve in the event of a wrongful death.  Visit our site to learn more about our respectful, professional, and compassionate legal services.

Since 1982, Schiff & Associates’ experienced attorneys have provided trusted legal representation in cases of personal injury and wrongful death. We have a history of getting clients the results they deserve and recognize that financial recovery from an accident is just as important as physical recovery.    Contact us for more information on expert legal services from Columbus, Ohio’s top personal injury lawyer.

Allow Us to Recover the Compensation You Deserve

If you or your family has been adversely impacted by someone else’s negligence, a personal injury lawyer can help you to recover the maximum amount of compensation you deserve. At Schiff & Associates, we know that actions have consequences and some of them result in painful injuries or wrongful death and require quality legal representation.  

As your lawyer, we will work hard on your behalf to pursue the maximum compensation through settlement negotiations or if required, in the courtroom.  Furthermore, we stay motivated when we receive feedback from clients such as Phyllis S. thanking us for helping her family during a very difficult time.  Phyllis wrote to say, “When my daughter died as a result of a truck accident, Scott Schiff & Assoc. protected my 3 grandchildren’s financial future. He treated our family like it was his own! While my 3 grandbabies will never have their Mom, at least they won’t have to worry about finances for the rest of their lives”.

In another testimonial, John C. states, “Scott treats me with a lot of personal attention and respect…He’s glad to represent the little guy. Scott is a great guy who fights hard for you”.

These two clients are an example of why we continue to work so hard and to treat each case as if it will make a difference in a person’s life – because we know it does!  For over 30 years, we have been the most trusted personal injury lawyer in Columbus Ohio and know how to aggressively pursue the settlement you are entitled to by law.

Also remember that Schiff & Associates will represent you on a contingency basis.  Your initial consultation is free, and you are not charged any attorney costs or fees unless we successfully recover compensation for your claim.  Visit our website for contact information and to learn more about our services.

The experienced team of Schiff &Associates has offered the area trusted legal representation in cases of personal injury and wrongful death since 1982.  We have a history of getting clients the results they deserve and recognize that financial recovery from an accident is just as important as physical recovery.  Call today for information on our extensive legal services from Columbus, Ohio’s top personal injury lawyer.

 

Meet Schiff & Associates’ Founder

Ever since he became an attorney in 1982, Scott Schiff has made it a priority to champion society’s underdogs, which explains why he specializes in civil litigation with an emphasis on catastrophic injury and wrongful death.  With degrees from Ohio State University and Capital University Law School, Scott started the law firm of Schiff & Associates Co. LPA.

To sum up his commitment to the legal profession, Scott says, “Each and every case is extremely important to me.”  He adds that “no single case is going to change my life financially, but each and every individual case will change the life of my client, and that keeps me motivated.”  Scott reiterates that by taking our responsibilities to our clients extremely seriously, along with our quality work, respect, and high ethical standards have made us one of the leading Personal Injury law firms in Ohio.

Some of the highlights of Schiff & Associates’ long and illustrious career include being recognized by Time Magazine in 2013 as one of the nation’s top personal injury firms.  Scott himself was featured in 2014 in the Columbus Business First magazine in an article called “People to Know”.

Scott also has a long history of charitable giving both with his time and money and has served on the board of many non-profit and charitable organizations.  He says his contributions reflect the values he was taught as a child, and focuses on “helping those who work hard but can’t seem to get ahead because of disabilities or lack of opportunities.”  In addition he considers giving to those less fortunate as paramount to the survival of his synagogue, and to religious freedoms everywhere.  Scott notes that, “First Amendment freedoms are what set Americans apart from the rest of the world.”

Along with his commitment to the firm and his charity work, Scott also is an: Appointed Special Council to the Ohio Attorney General; American Bar Association Member; Columbus Bar Association (Appointed Ethics Committee) Sustaining Member; American Trial Lawyers Association Member; Franklin County Trial Lawyers Association Member; and Who’s Who of Attorneys in America Member.   Please see our website to learn more about Scott and the rest of our firm.

Since 1982, Schiff & Associates’ experienced attorneys have provided trusted legal representation in cases of personal injury and wrongful death. We have a history of getting clients the results they deserve and recognize that financial recovery from an accident is just as important as physical recovery. Call today for information regarding legal services from Columbus, Ohio’s top personal injury lawyer.