Legal breakthrough to help the public select lawyers with associated available consultant services designed to save substantial money on legal fees in virtually all areas of practice especially negligence injuries, matrimonial, criminal litigation, foreclosures, wills and estates and general practice matters. The consultation is designed to substantially lower your legal fees and if your matter is successful to return the consulting fees paid in aid of guiding attorney selection. The book is also designed to provide the necessary items and concepts to allow the reader to elect self-help in the selection process. Topics include, In the Lawyer's Defense; Civil, Criminal and In-Between Matters; Private Do-Gooder Actions; Mediation and Arbitration; Pre-Hiring Considerations; Areas of Concern -"The Titanic Ballroom Reception"; Law Clerks and Former Partners; The Lawyer as a Person In Transference of Identity; Meetings; Jury Selection; Big Firm, Little Firm; Law School Attendance; Advertising; Lawyers As Guarantors; Specialty Lawyers; Insurance Matters; Bar Association Referrals; Directories - General & Specific; Yellers & Screamers; Lying and Other Sleaze; Fees and Commitments; Loans, Advances & Recovery; Non-Legal Lawyer Assets; Rules of Conduct; References; Avoidance Criteria; Confidential Understandings; Safekeeping of Funds; Certain Concerns; Avoiding Your Own Mistakes; Preparation; Appeals and How to Replace Your Lawyer.