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When Hiring A Lawyer Should I Consider The Lawyers Age?

Decide based on how well you feel the lawyer can handle your case, rather than being concerned about their age. Just remember that even though a lawyer may have been in practice for 15 or 20 years, they may not have as much experience with your particular type of situation as one who has more recently graduated from law school.

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