how to research find an attorney by name

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FIELD/SEGMENT SEARCHING Westlaw (fields) and Lexis (segments) allow the researcher to search case law specifically by attorney or firm name. On Westlaw, use the Advanced Search option after pre-selecting Cases. Then type the attorney or firm's name in the Attorney field.

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How do I search for a lawyer by name?

Search for a Lawyer. Begin typing to search, use arrow keys to navigate, use enter to select. First Name. *Last Name. Location. * = Required field. Legal Issue.

How to find a reliable lawyer?

Find Verified Attorneys by Name. The LawInfo legal directory can help you find exactly the lawyer you are looking for. To search for a specific attorney, simply insert their first and last name directly into the search box. If you also know the name of the attorney's firm, you can add that to your search for the best results. Just enter the information you have, and LawInfo's online …

How do I find out if someone has worked with lawyers?

Sep 09, 2019 · You can find your local bar association in the phone book’s white pages either under your community’s name (“Centerville Bar Association”) or under your county’s name (“Cass County Bar Association”). You can also find your bar’s website through your favorite search engine, or through the ABA's interactive state-by-state lawyer-referral directory.

How do I search for a specific attorney on Lexis?

Mar 16, 2022 · The Litigation Profile Suite allows the researcher to examine attorneys (and judges and expert witnesses). Access by selecting the Litigation Profile suite from the upper-left drop down menu on Lexis. Select Attorney and the enter the name of the attorney in the search box. Basic biographical information is provided.

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Lexis Litigation Profile Suite

The Litigation Profile Suite allows the researcher to examine attorneys (and judges and expert witnesses). Access by selecting the Litigation Profile suite from the upper-left drop down menu on Lexis.

Bloomberg Law Litigation Analytics

Bloomberg's Litigation Analytics allows you to research law firms. Select Litigation & Dockets and then Litigation Analytics. Here's an example:

Westlaw Edge Litigation Analytics

Westlaw Edge Litigation Analytics allows you to research attorneys and law firms. Select Litigation Analytics from Specialty Areas under Content Types. Then select Litigation Analytics and then Attorneys or Law Firms from the drop down menu. Type in the name of the attorney or law firm you'd like to research.

State Bar

Visit RomingerLegal.com "State and Local Bar Association" service. Scroll through the list until you find either the state you live in or the state the lawyer is located in (if those two states are not the same). To practice law in a state, a lawyer has to become a member of the bar association for that state.

Miscellaneous

Use LawyersReputation.com. Lawyer's Reputation is a site that collections user-submitted reviews about lawyers all over the country. Type the name of the lawyer you're looking for into the boxes on screen and select the appropriate state from the drop-down menu. Click "Search" to view results that match the information you have entered.

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