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How callers can find and hire a lawyer, local panelists say
Summary
Panelists on Dial-A-Lawyer in Missoula walked listeners through practical steps for finding counsel, typical initial fees and the value of written retainer agreements, and pointed to the state Lawyer Referral Service and local listings as starting points.
Missoula — Local attorneys on the Dial-A-Lawyer live call-in program advised listeners to use specialty listings, the Montana Lawyer Referral Service and personal recommendations when looking for counsel and to discuss fees and written retainer agreements up front.
The guidance came during a May radio broadcast of the program, when callers asked how to find lawyers and how much an initial consultation typically costs. Host (unnamed) and panelists Ralph Kerscher (bankruptcy specialist), Jim O’Brien (O’Brien Law Office) and Karen…
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