ABA Family Legal Guide

When and How to Use a Lawyer

1.3 Looking for a Lawyer

1.3a Questions to Ask a Lawyer

I met with a lawyer who referred me to another lawyer. Should I be angry?

Probably not. Occasionally, a lawyer will suggest that someone else in the same firm or an outside lawyer handle your specific problem. Perhaps the original lawyer is too busy to give your case the full attention it deserves. Maybe your problem requires another's expertise. No one likes to feel that a lawyer is shifting him or her to another lawyer. However, most reassignments within firms occur for a good reason. Do not hesitate to request a meeting with the new lawyer to make sure you are comfortable with him or her.