How Do I Get a Lawyer for My Roundup Lawsuit?

If you're thinking about filing a lawsuit over health problems linked to Roundup or another glyphosate-based product, having the right attorney can make a big difference in getting a favorable outcome.

Here's what you need to know:

• Bayer (manufacturer of Roundup) is a huge multinational corporation with formidable legal teams to match, so having a qualified professional on your side is paramount.
• You can connect with a lawyer in your area right now, using the chat and information submission tools right on this page.
• Once you've narrowed down a list of candidates, it's time to ask the right questions and get an understanding of how your attorney-client relationship will work in your Roundup lawsuit.

Get the basics on how a lawyer can help with your Roundup (glyphosate) lawsuit against Bayer, and read on for details on finding the best fit for you and your case.

Starting Your Search for a Roundup Attorney

Online resources are a great way to put together an initial list of candidates you might want to get in touch with when you're looking for an attorney to handle your Roundup case. You can start your search right here at All-Law.com. Remember, you're not just looking for someone who has experience handling lawsuits like yours; you're also looking for someone you can trust and who you feel comfortable with. Learn more about how to find the right lawyer for a personal injury case.

What to Ask Candidate Lawyers

Whether you talk to a lawyer in person, over the phone, or via online chat, here are some topics you might want to touch on.

• How long has the lawyer been in practice?
• Roughly what percentage of the lawyer's practice involves personal injury cases? Toxic tort cases? Roundup lawsuits? Your best fit might be a lawyer who specializes in toxic tort or product liability.
• Does the lawyer most often represent plaintiffs or defendants? Plaintiffs' lawyers in cases involving Roundup and similar products represent people who have been injured or developed a health problem (like non-Hodgkin's lymphoma) in connection with the use of an unsafe product. You probably don't want to be represented by someone who has experience with personal injury cases but who has primarily been a lawyer for defendants. Advocating for plaintiffs who have been hurt is much different from helping a client avoid liability at all costs.
• Would the lawyer personally handle your case or pass it along to another—perhaps less experienced—lawyer in the office? It's normal for more than one attorney in an office to work on the same case, and to have less experienced attorneys (or paralegals and others) handle routine tasks. Find out who would have primary responsibility for your case and who you would be dealing with directly.

Remember to consider any special needs you might have, and a few important practicalities. For example, could you benefit from an attorney who speaks a language other than English? Is the lawyer's office close to public transportation, if that's how you travel? Unless there are special circumstances, you'll want to hire a lawyer with a local office, so make sure the firm is relatively close by. Check out more questions to ask a potential personal injury attorney.

How Are Roundup Attorneys Paid?

Chances are you'll be able to hire a lawyer who will handle your Roundup lawsuit on a "contingency fee" basis. This means if you reach an out-of-court settlement, or your Roundup lawsuit goes all the way to trial and you receive a judgment in your favor, your lawyer will be paid a percentage of what you receive—usually around one-third of the total.

If you don't receive anything from the other side, your lawyer doesn't get paid. It's important to read the fine print of any attorney-client contract before you sign it, and understand that you still might be on the hook for "costs" associated with your case (which are different from legal fees). Get the details on how your Roundup lawyer will be paid and lawyer fees in personal injury cases.

Even if you think you have a good case, be prepared for a lawyer to turn down the opportunity to represent you. Many lawyers do not take cases if they fall below a certain potential recovery amount, or if a key element is less than clear. Maybe you haven't received a diagnosis of non-Hodgkin's lymphoma or any other health problem, for example. Learn why a diagnosis is often crucial in a Roundup case.