How Many Cases Should Your Personal Injury Attorney Work On At Once?
There are many factors to consider when choosing the right attorney to help with your personal injury case. Hiring a personal injury lawyer and pursuing an accident claim is an important decision, so it is essential to find a legal team that has your best interest at heart and can put in the time and resources necessary to achieve a successful outcome.
It is most important to choose a personal injury attorney that you know you can trust. One who has proven experience with your type of personal injury case and who is equipped with the resources to fight for your full compensation.
Along with trust and experience, a successful personal injury lawyer needs to manage his or her case load responsibly so that adequate time and effort can be dedicated to every case. Keep in mind that bigger does not always mean better when it comes to a law firm. Read on to learn a few reasons why hiring a smaller law firm with attorneys who handle fewer cases at a time will be the most beneficial choice for your personal injury case.
The Benefits of Hiring Personal Injury Attorneys with Fewer Cases at a Time
1. Personal Attention
When you work with a larger law firm, you may feel as if your case is at the bottom of their list in terms of priority and attention. On the other hand, attorneys who handle less cases at a time will be able to provide you with the personal attention you need during an accident case. It is important to choose an accident attorney who is able to have your back through every step of the legal process.
2. Superior Communication
Strong communication is at the core of every successful personal injury case. It is important to be confident that your accident attorney will be there when you call with any questions or concerns along the way. Attorneys who manage hundreds of cases at one time often can take days or even weeks to return a phone call. Attorneys who represent a manageable number of personal injury cases simultaneously reassure their clients that their case is important through a constant flow of reliable communication.
3. Established Local Relationships Within the Community
Local, personal injury firms like Barnes & Cohen are always focused on quality over quantity. Our team of lawyers have roots right here in Northeast Florida and South Georgia where we practice law.
Our Jacksonville, Florida office serves Personal Injury clients in Jacksonville, St Augustine, Orange Park, Yulee, Fernandina Beach, Lake City, Nassau County Florida, Duval County Florida, St Johns County Florida, Clay County Florida, Bradford County Florida, Union County Florida, Columbia County Florida, Putnam County Florida, and Baker County Florida.
Our South Georgia office, located in Kingsland Georgia, serves Personal Injury clients in Kingsland, St Marys, Hoboken, Waycross, Folkston, Blackshear, White Oak, Brunswick, Ware County Georgia, Camden County Georgia, Charlton County Georgia, Glynn County Georgia, and Brantley County Georgia.
4. Licensed by the Florida Bar and the Georgia Bar to Practice Law in the State
Local, experienced, trial attorneys licensed by the Bar Association. It may surprise you to find that some of the larger law firms in our area use attorneys that are not licensed by the Georgia Bar Association to handle Georgia cases. Auto accidents that occur in Georgia should be handled by an attorney licensed by the Georgia Bar even if you are a resident of Florida. Auto accidents that occur in Florida should be handled by an attorney that is licensed by the Florida Bar Association.
Chuck Barnes and Glenn Cohen have both been practicing personal injury law in Jacksonville for 40 years. Licensed by the Florida Bar in 1974, Glenn Cohen has achieved some the highest personal injury and medical malpractice verdicts and settlements in Northeast Florida. Attorney Cohen has represented professional athletes including a hall of fame Golf Pro. Licensed by the Florida Bar and the Georgia Bar Chuck Barnes has been practicing law in the state of Florida and Georgia since 1974. Few attorneys in the Southeast United States have graduated Magna Cum Laude with a B.A. from Harvard University. In fact, Chuck Barnes may be the only one in the Jacksonville area. Patrick Sullivan manages our South Georgia office in Kingsland, Georgia. Patrick Sullivan has handled cases all over the nation and is licensed to practice law in Georgia, Florida, South Carolina, and New Jersey. Barnes & Cohen Trial Attorney Andrew Paladino is licensed by the Florida Bar, the Georgia Bar, and the Pennsylvania Bar.
Choose Barnes & Cohen for Your Personal Injury Case
Barnes and Cohen, P.A., offers a proven powerhouse of legal experience and personalized service to help injured victims in North Florida and South Georgia. Our clients have peace of mind knowing that they receive necessary personal attention from seasoned trial lawyers no matter how big or small their case may be. Our attorneys focus exclusively on personal injury law, and we are ready to help you get the compensation you deserve. If you have been involved in an accident, we encourage you to contact our offices today.