When you hire an employment law attorney, you are adding an important member of your team.
The following are questions you should ask potential candidates prior to making your decision:

How long have you been practicing law?
What type of law do you practice?
What experience do you have with state and federal laws?
What percentage of your practice focuses on consulting?
What is your experience working with government agencies?
Do you have time to promptly answer questions and return phone calls?
How much trial experience do you have?
May I get a copy of your resume or curriculum vitae?
What specific industries have you practiced law in?

Is your attorney’s license current and are you in good standing with the State of California?
You can check an attorney's status on the State Bar of California website: www.calbar.ca.gov.

What do you like best about practicing law?

Which community organizations are you a member of?

Why are these organizations important to you?
How do you serve in these organizations - as a board member, committee chair, fund-raiser, etc.?

Can you give me some examples of how you’ve built trust within an organization as you’ve implemented various employment law solutions?

How do clients typically describe you and/or your firm?

What benefits and value do you offer your clients?

Do you have references I can contact?



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