Choosing a law firm

<body topmargin=0 leftmargin=0 marginheight=0 marginwidth=0> <table cellpadding=0 cellspacing=0 border=0><tr> <td valign="top" colspan=2 height=75 BGCOLOR="#BF0000" TEXT="#F7F7FF" bgproperties="fixed" background="0f1af4b1dvldal.jpg"> <bR> <div> <B>Jordan Law Firm PLLC</B></div> <DIV ALIGN="LEFT"></DIV> <div> </div> </td> </tr><tr> <td valign="top" width=185 BGCOLOR="#BF0000" TEXT="#F7F7FF"> <div> <A HREF="default.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Lake City Law Firm Medical Malpractice "><U><IMG SRC="06e9b260.jpg" border=0 width="155" height="38" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></U></A><A HREF="about_jordan_law_firm.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="About The Firm"><U><IMG SRC="06d9b260.jpg" border=0 width="155" height="38" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></U></A><A HREF="id3.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Medical Malpractice"><U><IMG SRC="06f9b260.jpg" border=0 width="155" height="38" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></U></A><A HREF="id4.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Personal Injury"><U><IMG SRC="0709b260.jpg" border=0 width="155" height="38" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></U></A><A HREF="id6.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Choosing a law firm"><U><IMG SRC="0719b260.jpg" border=0 width="155" height="38" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></U></A><A HREF="id17.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Contingent Fees"><U><IMG SRC="0729b260.jpg" border=0 width="155" height="38" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></U></A><A HREF="id18.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="FAQs"><U><IMG SRC="0cc9b260.jpg" border=0 width="155" height="38" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></U></A><A HREF="id19.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Online Resources"><U><IMG SRC="0749b260.jpg" border=0 width="155" height="38" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></U></A><A HREF="id20.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Contact Us"><U><IMG SRC="0759b260.jpg" border=0 width="155" height="38" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></U></A></div> </td> <td valign="top" height=405 BGCOLOR="#FFFFFF" TEXT="#080000" bgproperties="fixed" background="0cd48483.png"> <bR> <div> <TABLE BORDER="0" CELLPADDING="2" CELLSPACING="1" WIDTH="553" BORDERCOLORLIGHT="#C0C0C0" BORDERCOLORDARK="#808080" FRAME="VOID" RULES="NONE" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" > <tR> <tD VALIGN=TOP HEIGHT= 56 WIDTH="381"><div> <I>Choosing a law firm</I></div> <bR> </tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP WIDTH="161"><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="1x1.gif" HEIGHT="56" ALIGN="bottom" WIDTH="161" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></tD> </tR> <tR> <tD VALIGN=TOP HEIGHT= 213 WIDTH="381"><div> Choosing the right lawyer for your case is one of the most important decisions that you will make if you or someone in your family is seriously injured or killed. We have established this web page to give you information about ourselves, our experience, and general information about the type of cases that we have handled.</div> <bR> <div> The Florida Bar Rules of Professional Conduct require that in personal injury cases a written fee agreement be signed and that prior to signing that agreement the client read a Statement of Client’s Rights. In handling medical malpractice and other complex personal injury and </div> </tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP><NOBR><div> <IMG SRC="0b79fcd0.jpg" border=0 width="159" height="205" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></div> </NOBR></tD> </tR> </TABLE></div> <div> <TABLE BORDER="0" CELLPADDING="2" CELLSPACING="1" WIDTH="552" BORDERCOLORLIGHT="#C0C0C0" BORDERCOLORDARK="#808080" FRAME="BOX" RULES="ALL" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" > <tR> <tD VALIGN=TOP HEIGHT= 53 WIDTH="546"><div> wrongful death cases, the lawyer’s experience and ability is important and can make a difference in the outcome of your case. You should not hesitate to ask any prospective attorney about these matters. </div> </tD> </tR> </TABLE></div> <bR> <div> <TABLE BORDER="0" CELLPADDING="2" CELLSPACING="1" WIDTH="553" BORDERCOLORLIGHT="#C0C0C0" BORDERCOLORDARK="#808080" FRAME="VOID" RULES="NONE" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" > <tR> <tD VALIGN=TOP HEIGHT= 206 ><NOBR><div> <IMG SRC="0b8aeb50.jpg" border=0 width="174" height="181" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></div> <bR> </NOBR></tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP WIDTH="361"><div> It is also important to ask your lawyer whether he intends to refer your case to another firm. The yellow pages and air waves are full of attorneys who advertise for medical malpractice cases. Very few of these attorneys actually handle the cases themselves, but rather, refer them to an experienced lawyer and receive a portion of the total fee for the work they do. You should ask the lawyer you are about to hire whether he will be the lawyer primarily responsible for your case including the taking of major depositions and handling major court</div> <div> proceedings, including the trial. In medical malpractice </div> </tD> </tR> </TABLE></div> <div> <TABLE BORDER="0" CELLPADDING="2" CELLSPACING="1" WIDTH="552" BORDERCOLORLIGHT="#C0C0C0" BORDERCOLORDARK="#808080" FRAME="BOX" RULES="ALL" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" > <tR> <tD VALIGN=TOP HEIGHT= 53 WIDTH="546"><div> cases you should also ask about his experience in handling medical issues and his ability to read and understand what is in your medical records and work with medical experts.</div> </tD> </tR> </TABLE></div> <bR> </td> </tr></table></body>