Gosh, you can find just about EVERYTHING on the Internet now. Even Boca Raton attorneys!! How often do you go looking for that everyday, huh?
Actually, I’m so “hooked” on the web now that I go straight to the computer when I am looking for everything. One of my jobs is searching for information on the Internet, and writing articles about things. The caveat to online companies, such as law firms, is that anyone can build a website and pretend to be something they are not. Finding an attorney to represent you, for example, is a highly sensitive and personal quest. How on earth do you know you’ve found the right one? Well, I’m glad you asked!
1. Check the website for contact information. Any firm worth their weight in salt will post the names of their attorneys, telephone numbers, and physical address. Some may post an email address, but some may decline because of the problem with email spam these days.
2. Look for accreditation. If an attorney is on the Florida Bar or some other bar, they will broadcast it. Check credentials. Get references.
3. Do a background search. Type in the law firm’s name and see what comes up. Of course, realize that there will always be disgruntled clients wherever you go. Weigh any criticism and shining reviews.
4. Find a firm that covers a variety of litigation types. Specialists cost more money, but you can more adequately build a relationship with a firm that covers a wider spectrum of cases, in case you need something covered in the future.
5. Get testimonies of past or present clients. Many times, the firm will post testimonies of satisfied customers on the website. If you can, obtain a list of references of clients that you can call. Ask the customers of they were happy with the service they received.
Beware of the fly-by-night businesses. I have seen a number of them online. Its too bad that all they have to do is set up a slick website to dupe people… but do your legwork!
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The website features music not featured in music stores, too. I did a little searching around and found some old, rare stuff, like Indian Reservation by the Raiders and Andrew Gold’s Thank You for Being a Friend on a promotional CD. Pretty neat! There was also a very old compilation album under their “featured artist” section, “Summer Jam,” an album that I’d never seen before! And oh my word, remember when Cher had blonde hair?? 
Here are just a few advantages of the MAT@USC online program: 
