Legal Services Survey

Have you ever hired an attorney before?

Yes No

If you have hired an attorney before, what sort of legal issues did you have? (check all that apply)

Divorce/Child Custody
Wills or Inheritance
Guardianship/Conservatorship
Adoption
Real Estate
Bankruptcy
Contract Dispute
Business Formation
Criminal Defense
Civil Rights
Immigration
Debt Collection
Personal Injury

How would you rate your satisfaction with your previous attorney?

bad poor average fair good

Which of the following statements best describes you? I would hire a lawyer when...

... never, even if I was arrested.
... I was facing criminal charges or being sued
... I was getting divorced
... to draft my will or set up a trust
... to advise me before I entered into a contract

If you were to hire an attorney, what would be the most important factor in making your decision?:

The number of lawyers working for the law firm
The amount my lawyer charges per hour
The size of the retainer my lawyer asks for
Feeling that my lawyer understands me personally
My lawyer's experience with cases like mine
Believing I can trust my lawyer
My friend/family member/co-worker recommended them
The law firm is close to where I live/work

Do you have a ... (check all that apply):

... valid will?
... prenuptial agreement?
... revocable trust?
... living will?
... power of attorney?

How old are you?

Male Female

What is your 5-digit zipcode?

What is your marital status?

Married
Divorced
Single - Never Married
Widow/Widower

Do you have any children?

Yes No

Do you own your own home?

Yes No

Describe your employment:

Working full-time
Working part-time
Student
Not currently working

What is you annual household income?

$0 - $20,000
$20,001 - $40,000
$40,001 - $60,000
$60,001 - $80,000
$80,001 - $100,000
over $100,000

Friend or co-worker
Family member
Prepaid Legal Services
Yellow Pages Ad
Internet search engine

Do you need to hire a lawyer for a legal issue you are currently facing?

Yes No