We have found that when people are looking for a lawyer to handle their divorce, custody, modification or enforcement matter, you should be looking for the following qualities:
1.  No matter what your preference to style is, make sure your attorney is local.  Your attorney should know the judges, know the local rules and know the reputable attorneys in the area.
2.  Your attorney should have a narrow practice focus.  If your case is complex or of great significance, you should deal with a lawyer who almost exclusively focuses their practice on the area of law with which you are dealing.

3.  If you have children, find an attorney who will put your children first.  The client’s children need to be the number one priority for both the client and the attorney.  No one should abuse, misuse, or manipulate the children in a divorce case.
4.  Your attorney should work at all times, zealously, toward the goal of getting the case resolved.  Does the attorney realize that without a specific action plan the case is likely to take more time and cost more?  Does the attorney routinely schedule a settlement conference at the earliest time available?  Does the attorney typically provide a settlement offer to the other side at the earliest opportunity?
5.  Whoever you hire should encourage – better yet insist – that you take charge of your case.  Has the attorney explained that the more fighting there is, the more that will be spent for attorney fees?  Does this attorney keep the billing up to date so the client knows at all times what the legal expenses are, and what work they paid for?
6.  In the final decision, it’s all about feeling comfortable.  Ask the right questions.  Stay informed.