The world around us – water and wind, animals, soil and the plants that grow from it – can have economic value. These resources are also governed by laws and regulations designed to preserve them and manage their use. A natural resources lawyer can explain how you may use natural resources, like minerals under your land.

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Consider the following:

Comfort Level

- Are you comfortable telling the lawyer personal information? Does the lawyer seem interested in solving your problem?

Credentials

- How long has the lawyer been in practice? Has the lawyer worked on other cases similar to yours?

Cost

- How are the lawyer's fees structured - hourly or flat fee? Can the lawyer estimate the cost of your case?

City

- Is the lawyer's office conveniently located near you?