The short answer
- A free, printable sheet for comparing attorneys. Fill it in at the time, or print it and keep it to hand.
- Nothing is sent anywhere. Ticks are kept on this device only, and there's no email or sign-up.
- It isn't legal advice. It's a record for your own use.
Comparing Attorneys
There's nothing wrong with talking to more than one lawyer before deciding. Use one block per attorney and compare once you're done.
1Attorney / firm
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What mattered most to you?
Printable resource from theaccidentadvisory.com — general information only. The Accident Advisory is not a law firm and this is not legal advice.
It’s entirely reasonable to meet with a few attorneys before choosing one — most offer free consultations for exactly this reason. This sheet gives you one place to compare them fairly, once the details of each meeting start to blend together. Nothing here is collected or sent anywhere — it’s simply a sheet for your own use.
After the third phone call, every conversation starts to sound the same. Write it down while it's fresh.
How to use it
Fill in one block during or right after each consultation, while the details are fresh. The “gut feeling” line matters more than it might seem — you’re likely to be working with this person for months, so how clearly they explained things and whether you felt heard is real information, not just a nice-to-have.
Pair this with the first meeting worksheet to prepare good questions before you go in.
When should I use this?
Use it if you decide to speak to more than one lawyer, to compare what each tells you side by side.
How do I fill it in?
- Fill in one column per lawyer after each conversation, not before.
- Ask each the same questions, in the same order.
- Compare fees, who will handle the case and how often you will be updated.
Example row: ‘Fee: percentage as quoted; costs paid by client: yes or no; who handles day to day: named person.’
Which guides go with it?
Common questions
Do you recommend lawyers?
No. We do not recommend lawyers or law firms. This sheet helps you compare for yourself.
What should I ask about fees?
Whether the fee is a percentage or hourly, when it is taken, and who pays case costs if you do not recover anything. See our guide to lawyer costs.
Is it rude to speak to more than one lawyer?
No. Comparing is normal.
Is anything sent to you?
No. Nothing you type is collected or sent.
The Accident Advisory provides free, general information and is not a law firm and does not provide legal advice. These tools are for your own personal use. Nothing you write is collected, stored, or sent anywhere — they are simply printable resources.