Legal Question in Civil Litigation in California

What are the pros and cons of retaining (on a contingency-basis) a sole-practitioner Medical Malpractice Lawyer versus hiring a Medical Malpractice Law Firm/Corporation (that has 20-30 lawyers, associates, etc.)? ...Of course the law firm has more resources, but is it always better to hire a firm, or a sole-practitioner, for a Med Mal case?


Asked on 5/16/15, 5:40 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Charles Perry Law Offices of Charles R. Perry

The question does not have an easy answer. First, does the case require the resources of a larger firm? Will there be costs to advance that a solo practitioner is not capable of financing? If so, the choice is obvious.

The problem with larger firms is that you risk being treated as a client of the firm, and not the lawyer. As such, your case may be passed around the office as a function of office needs. You may not develop the personal relationship with the attorney that you would like to have.

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Answered on 5/17/15, 3:39 am


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