Q: The insurance agency says it'll provide me with an attorney - should I do that or hire someone privately?
A: This is one of the reasons that you buy insurance. They have a duty to defend you, if you should cause an accident. The attorney who they will assign is paid for. Why would you want to pay, again? This is not like the difference between a public defender and a private, criminal defense attorney. Nearly anyone you would hire would probably be on par with the attorney that is assigned.
A: Mr. Giordano's correct. There may be a time for a second opinion. This isn't it. Unless you have millions to spend in which case.......call me! Seriously, there are times--excess exposure etc--when you will need to speak with another attorney. Rest assured you appointed attorney will tell you.
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