Your first consultation is an opportunity to meet your attorney, express your concerns, and determine if you and your attorney will be a good fit to work together going forward. To make the most of your first meeting, it is recommended that you write down any questions you have for your attorney prior to the meeting.

You may also wish to bring with you an overview of your financial picture, including a listing of your assets and debts. However, it is not necessary to discuss the specifics of your assets and debts during your first meeting.

Prior to your meeting, consider some of the goals you hope to accomplish in the near future. This will allow you and your attorney to strategize and discuss next steps.