Why do some people go from one lawyer to the next to see who is going to give them the best deal, or offer them their best chance of winning?

A: People often like to price shop. We're always taught to look for the lowest price when comparing the same items. That's perfectly fine. But with an injury or malpractice case, the attorney fee is the same whether you go to me or anyone else in New York State. You will find that if you speak to enough attorneys about a potential case, some lawyers will tell you their 'record of successes' and the likelihood that you'll win your case. Other attorneys will not be so cavalier and be more reserved in coming to a conclusion about the merits of your case in your initial meeting. Who you choose depends a lot on what you think of the lawyer when you meet him or her. Also, there are many people who have been rejected by one attorney and are now looking for another and another and another. Usually if a case has merit and damages, it will be accepted and prosecuted. If it doesn't have merit, that person might seek multiple consultations with other lawyers- and that's ok too.