Have you ever used a lawyer?

yes
no

If yes to question number 1, how did you choose a lawyer the last time you used him or her? You may choose a combination of factors, but please rate the priorities of the reasons.

	Location of office
	Recommendation of a friend
	Previously used that lawyer
	Yellow Pages Advertisement
	Newspaper Advertisement
	Recommendation of a related business contact (eg: real estate agent)
	Lawyer spoke to a group you belong to
	Read about the lawyer in a newspaper or saw on television

What factors are important to you when choosing a lawyer? Please rank in order of importance.

Location of office	1 2 3 4 5 6 7
Hourly rate or fee	1 2 3 4 5 6 7
Number of years of practice	1 2 3 4 5 6 7
Specialist in the area of law required	1 2 3 4 5 6 7
The recommendation of a previous client	1 2 3 4 5 6 7
The recommendation of a business contact	1 2 3 4 5 6 7
An attractive advertisement	1 2 3 4 5 6 7

Did you refer friends to your previous lawyer?

yes
no

If not why not?  If more than one answer, please rank in order of importance.

	Did not like the work done
	Did not like the lawyer's personality
	Did not like the fee charged
	Did not like how long the work took
	Did not have the opportunity to refer friends
	Did not think of referring friends
	Other

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Contact Information

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Name
Street Address
Other

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