1, to review the qualifications. According to the Lawyers Law, a lawyer refers to a person who has obtained a lawyer's practice certificate according to law and provides legal services to the society. A person who has not obtained a lawyer's practice certificate shall not practice in the name of a lawyer, nor shall he engage in litigation agency or defense business for the purpose of seeking economic benefits.
Therefore, when the parties request a lawyer, they must examine the qualifications of the lawyer;
2. Understand the organization. A law firm is a lawyer's practice organization. Please ask the lawyer to go to the law firm to know the practice organization where the lawyer is located. Because the "Lawyers Law" stipulates that if a lawyer practices illegally or causes losses to the parties due to his fault, his law firm shall be liable for compensation;
3. Sign the agreement.
When hiring a lawyer, a written agreement should be signed to clarify the rights and obligations of both parties. In particular, the cost of hiring a lawyer should not be sloppy. It is necessary to specify how much the lawsuit wins or loses, and how much the first trial and the second trial cost respectively. It should be clearly stated in the agreement that it is required when paying.
Legal basis:
People's Republic of China (PRC) Lawyers Law
Article 29 As a legal adviser, a lawyer shall, in accordance with the agreement, provide advice to the client on relevant legal issues, draft and review legal documents, participate in litigation, mediation or arbitration activities as an agent, handle other legal affairs entrusted, and safeguard the legitimate rights and interests of the client.
Article 32 A client may refuse his entrusted lawyer to continue to defend or represent him, and at the same time, he may entrust another lawyer to act as a defender or agent. After accepting the entrustment, a lawyer shall not refuse to defend or represent without justifiable reasons. However, if the entrusted matter is illegal, the client uses the services provided by the lawyer to engage in illegal activities, or the client deliberately conceals important facts related to the case, the lawyer has the right to refuse to defend or represent him.
Article 31 When acting as a defender, a lawyer shall, according to facts and laws, put forward materials and opinions on acquittal, lighter punishment or reduction or exemption of criminal responsibility of criminal suspects and defendants, so as to protect the litigation rights and other legitimate rights and interests of criminal suspects and defendants.