Minnesota is the state. I'm wondering if there is a straightforward way of determining which attorneys have the best records at getting favorable outcomes for clients in certain areas of employment law. Is there a way to search legal records that show who has the best (or worst) records in defamation or whistleblower cases, for example?
Bill
There are no records kept that show attorney wins or losses. There are several reasons why such records do not exist.
Most cases of all kinds will settle prior to trial, for one reason. Not only do many settlement agreements include confidentiality clauses that will keep terms of the settlement private, with settlements there are often no clear winners or losers. Settlements are compromises.
Another reason is that what could be seen as a loss by some can actually be a win (and vice versa). A client may walk away from a criminal offense with a lighter sentence because of an attorney's involvement (e.g., diversion instead of jail).
There are not only the facts of each case to consider and how an attorney handles the special quirks that are presented, but also each client must be considered and how an attorney handles their special quirks.
The best way to choose an attorney, therefore, is to interview several and ASK them about their cases. Get recommendations from family, friends, acquaintances, and other attorneys you might know.
Good luck.
