WHERE CAN I FIND A LAWYER?

There are many ways to locate a suitable lawyer. You may have a family lawyer or a friend who has had a similar legal issue who will be able to refer you to a lawyer with the expertise you need. If not, here are our recommendations:

BAR ASSOCIATIONS: State and local jurisdictions have bar associations. In addition, the American Bar Association is available nationally. Any of these may assist you in finding a lawyer with expertise in your problem area.

MARTINDALE-HUBBELL: Martindale-Hubbell is a multi-volume work which lists practicing lawyers in the United States. Many major law firms are also listed. The areas of expertise of the lawyers are identified, together with a rating indicating their level of competence. AV is the highest rating a lawyer can obtain. Martindale is available at many law libraries and bar association offices.

INTERNET: The Internet is a source of legal information. First, lawyers' and law firms' web sites are being listed on the Internet with increasing frequency. Second, mailing lists, newsgroups and chat groups are providing informal information on legal resources.

DISABILITY ORGANIZATIONS AND SUPPORT GROUPS: Disability organizations may be able to provide the names of lawyers who have indicated an interest in representing person with LD and ADD: the state and local chapters of LDA and CHADD. Support groups in your state may be an important source of information concerning lawyers and their areas of practice.

CIVIL RIGHTS AND LEGAL DEFENSE GROUPS: Civil Rights groups such as the American Civil Liberties Union and the Judge David Bazelon Center for Mental Health Law, Washington, D.C. sometimes may be able to provide assistance.