Going through a divorce is not something anyone ever desires to experience. As difficult as going through or making the decision to go through one can be, it is imperative that you navigate through the process with a clear head and a solid game plan. One way to ensure those things happen is by selecting an experienced and accomplished Tulsa divorce lawyer. Fry & Elder offers the following tips for selecting a Tulsa divorce lawyer.
Choosing the right Tulsa divorce lawyer will go a long way in ensuring that both your financial and personal interests are protected. The Tulsa divorce attorneys of Fry & Elder have long been synonymous with Oklahoma family law and wish to provide you with the following tips for selecting a Tulsa divorce lawyer if you are going through or about to go through a divorce and are in need of an attorney.
Identify What You Need
Simply put: not all divorces are equal. Some take little to no time to complete. Maybe you just simply need a mediator to negotiate the financial terms of your divorce. Perhaps your ex and you are candidates for a collaborative divorce, which is a divorce with the goal of preserving the co-parenting relationship and getting through the terms of negotiation. Some divorces, however, require litigation to assure that your interests are protected. Litigation often needs to occur when there is no chance for compromise on certain issues – child custody in particular – making it all the more imperative to select a well-established and experienced Tulsa divorce lawyer.
Do Your Research
Google and the rest of the internet is your friend. Identify a list of 3-4 family law attorneys you would like to potentially meet with, and research their background and qualifications. Most well established Tulsa family law firms and attorneys will have engaging and informative websites, which highlight their experience, accolades and achievements.
Researching these websites will be invaluable in helping you get a better feel and idea for the Tulsa divorce lawyer that is best equipped to handle your divorce.
Be Perceptive To Warning Signs
Upon meeting with a lawyer, keep in mind that while you are going through a life-altering experience, it is business for them. If they are bashing other attorneys or firms, you would be wise to consider that a red flag. The same thing applies if they are constantly distracted by phone calls or emails. While it might be a good sign that they are busy, any client they are personally consulting with them should be their top priority. You should expect the highest level of professionalism from any Tulsa divorce attorney you select.
Experience The Fry & Elder Difference
For over 40 years, Tulsa divorce attorney Robert G “Hap” Fry Jr. has been iconic in Oklahoma family law. His legal expertise has been spotlighted in numerous publications, and he has garnered accolades from SuperLawyers® every year since 2007 and also is a fellow of the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers™, which means that he is recognized by both the bench and bar as a leading practitioner in the area of matrimonial law.
Additionally, Fry and fellow Fry & Elder attorneys M. Shane Henry, Luke Barteaux and Aaron D. Bundy have all received the coveted AV® Preeminent Peer Review Rating by Martindale-Hubbell®. If you are in need of an accomplished, distinguished, experienced and professional Tulsa divorce lawyer, contact Fry & Elder today.
These are some great tips, and I appreciate your advice to make a list of three or four divorce attorneys to do some more detailed research. I’m about to start the divorce process, and I need a good professional to walk me through it all. I’ll definitely make a shortlist of a few, then I’ll do some deeper research about each of them to make an educated decision. Thanks for the great post!
I really liked your idea to choose 3-4 lawyers that you can do deeper research on. That way you can compare and contrast the pros and cons of each one before making a decision. My husband and I have been considering getting a divorce, so I will start looking into the options I have in my area. Thanks for sharing!
My friend is currently going through a messy divorce and I feel like the best thing I can do for her is help her find the best attorney. I like the tip you give of knowing what the warning signs are of low quality attorney so you can avoid them. It makes sense that a responsible attorney will not bash other attorneys nor appear distracted when meeting with you. I will be sure to keep these things in mind as I am helping her look for an attorney; thanks for sharing this!
Indeed, a divorce lawyers current client should always have their full attention. You are going to be paying for them to help you, you need to make sure they listen to you and show you the respect that customers deserve. They also should focus on one thing at once because they could easily slip up when trying to go through multiple cases in their heads.
My brother is currently considering divorcing his wife and so he has been looking at different family law firms to see which one would be the best for him to go to for help. I don’t think that he has seen any of the lawyers that he has talked to bash other firms and so he hasn’t seen many red flags. However, are there any good signs or flags that he should be looking for?
Faylinn: I think I would just look at their experience and credentials. Those should help provide you with a strong indicator as to an attorney’s reputation. Robert G “Hap” Fry Jr., was named Lawyer of the Year for Family Law in Tulsa this year and is one of only 19 attorneys in the state to be a Fellow of the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers. Hope this helps.
I think it would be nice to have the right lawyer for whatever case you needed. I know that for divorces, you want to have someone to help you just so that everything gets done correctly. You also want it to be fair.
Doing some research online is a great way to find a divorce attorney. I would imagine that online reviews would be brutally honest about their experience with a particular lawyer or firm. If the reviews are positive, I would feel perfectly fine and hiring them for my legal needs. Thanks for the information!
Thanks for this helpful post on the choosing the right divorce attorney. I like what you said about doing research before trying to find one. I think that I will have to try to find a list of a few options on google to help out with my search. I also like what you said about finding one with a lot of experience. Thanks for the help!