| Some initial things to look out for when looking for a corporate lawyer are: - How long has their firm been in business?;
- How quick are they to respond to queries?;
- How far away are they from you physically?;
- How will expenses and fees be handled for your case?;
- Will the person you're speaking to now be handling your case, or will they just refer it on?.
Is it a law firm or just a referral service? Referral companies have sites that make them appear to be the whole deal. They take your case and then sell it to the actual law firm who will pay them a fee.
Once you've settled on a few corporate law firms, you can enter their business name in a search engine with the words 'problem' or 'scam', and see what comes up. It could be revealing! Gird your loins, and flex your wallet: The legal process is slow; preparation for a trial and then the trial itself will take months (or sometimes years). Initial costs will be in the thousands. Costs are things like hiring expert witnesses, travel, depositions, etc. The corporate lawyer who represents you advances these initial costs that are associated with the preparation and the trial. Work with the right professionals. There are thousands of lawyers about. People think they must choose and stick with one no matter what. This is not so. They work for you. If you are unhappy with one, fire them and get another. What is involved in your case? You want to get the big picture, and what your role will be as the case proceeds. You also want to get a sense of how good a communicator your lawyer is. Lawyers are advocates; if they can't communicate clearly to you, they'll likely not be able to do it in a courtroom. Try to make sure you are comparing like with like, when shopping for a corporate lawyer on the internet. It's silly to line up a kid fresh out of law school against a senior partner in a firm that dates from early last century. Suit the man to the job! Are you getting the best deal from a energetic, capable person, or a fly-by-night carpet-bagger, who, when you need them most, will not return your calls? Trust your instincts over your head and heart. 
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