Do lawyers keep win/loss records?

The Los Angeles County Bar Association concluded that a civil attorney should retain potentially significant papers and property in the former client’s file for at least five years analogous to Rule 4-100(B)(3) of the California Rules of Professional Conduct, which requires an attorney to maintain all records of client …

What is an attorney track record?

A lawyer’s track record is a clear indicator of how good an attorney is at their job.

How do you tell if an attorney is good or not?

So if you’re curious, use these five quick ways to research whether your lawyer is legit:

• State Bar Profile. Every lawyer who is licensed to practice law in your home state must be listed in your state bar association’s directory.
• Google / Search Engines.
• Yelp.
• The Attorney’s Own Website.
• Third-Party Rating Groups.

Which lawyer has won the most cases?

The one attorney listed above with the perfect record, Adam Unikowski, went 6 for 6, which is impressive. But Paul Clement, who put up a 65\% win rate, argued 23 cases, meaning he won double the number of cases as Unikowski.

How do lawyers do their research?

We know that attorneys generally use online resources, either free or paid, to do the bulk of their research. Over 80\% of attorneys said they either frequently or always use statutes and case law to research a new case. Only a little over 50\% say they frequently or always use secondary materials and citation analysis.

Where do lawyers get their win/loss records from?

All of the above are correct that there is no source of win/loss records for lawyers. Occasionally you will hear or read something like “Jerry Spence never lost a case in his years as a prosecutor” which may indeed be true. But this is rare, indeed. In litigation there are always risks of an adverse ruling. No one can predict with…

How can I find a chart or graph of an attorney’s wins?

Ask a lawyer – it’s free! You are not likely to be able to find a chart or graph of an attorney’s wins and losses record. You may be able to put something together through public records searches, or through legal research services like Westlaw and LexisNexis.

What are some win/loss statistics for a criminal defense attorney?

There are no win/loss statistics. Also, recognize that most cases, if prepared and presented properly, are won or lost based on what juries or judges hear from the witness stand. Excellent lawyers have lost cases and less than excellent lawyers have won cases.

Can a good lawyer lose a case?

A great lawyer can lose many cases when the evidence against their client(s) is strong. Approximately 95\% of cases are resolved by way of plea agreements, and can be considered “wins” under appropriate circumstances.