This can be a veritable landmine. Everywhere you look online, screaming messages that seem too good to be true are everywhere – especially in your social media feed. There’s just too much to sift through. You know you want to take legal action, but where do you even start?
When it comes to hiring a reputable law firm, it’s not as easy as it seems. That’s why we’ve pulled together some super key things that every woman should know when it comes to working with a law firm on a contingency fee lawsuit. And remember: we are always here to talk things through with you.
Do You Know Who You’re Even Talking To?
Ever click through something on your feed, fill out a form, or call a website for info only for some law firm/company, etc., you’ve never heard of to start blowing up your phone? They claim you contacted them somewhere along the line, but their name doesn’t ring a bell. I mean, sure you may have submitted a few forms or something on a website about some lawsuit or whatever, and you may not remember the precise name of who you were contacting, but it doesn’t seem like this is what you signed up for.
Or maybe you had no idea you were contacting a law firm in the first place – maybe you had no idea something you were inquiring about even had anything to do with a lawsuit at all, so why does some random law firm seem to be texting or calling you every five minutes?
Red flag. If you decide to reach out about a possible lawsuit, you need to be able to identify the name of the entity you are contacting. Is their name listed on their ads? Is their name clearly listed on their website or form? If you are coming up empty-handed when it comes to finding a name, then run away — very fast!
When someone contacts you for follow-up, does the name they give match up with the ad/ website that you saw? Does the agent on the phone offer some strange, roundabout explanation for how they got your information that doesn’t really add up?
All red flags.
Do Your Research.
Does the group you’re talking to have any established history or recognition online? Can’t find them on Google? Or does it seem like this group only exists in the one ad/ website you briefly saw when you contacted them? And check their Facebook page – was it created recently and have only a handful of followers? Red flag!
Be Careful of Groups Promising Large Dollar Amounts.
If you come across super unethical (as in, legally unethical) ads where someone claims they just won hundreds of thousands (or even millions) of dollars from a lawsuit, or someone is flashing a wad of $100 bills, or someone is bragging about a fat check captured in a closeup: All red flags!
We hate to burst your bubble here, but if an ad out there seems to promise something in a lawsuit that seems too good to be true (ex: “fast, free money”) – it probably is.
We know it’s tough but try to avoid the temptation of being taken in by this advertising. Lawsuits take time to fully resolve, and there is no guarantee that a lawsuit will result in a large dollar amount. (Sorry.)
Don’t Let Someone Pressure You into Signing Something You Are Not Comfortable With.
Super big red flag. Remember those super aggressive texts/ calls we mentioned earlier? You don’t deserve that. You deserve to work with someone who is willing to listen to your story, answer all your questions, and help guide you through the process at your own pace. You need to feel thoroughly comfortable + confident when you sign on the dotted line, no exceptions.
When They Ask for Very Little Information.
Although this may seem counter-intuitive, it’s also a red flag if someone asks you very few basic questions about your potential case and then automatically announces they can sign you up. Something is fishy here. Quality lawyers and their agents (Like A Case for Women) need to thoroughly vet potential cases before signing you up, to preserve the quality of the cases being filed in the litigation – which can ultimately help promote positive results in the litigation for everyone.
So, while it may seem like you are being given the 3rd degree, that’s actually the sign of a quality organization or law firm that wants to get all their ducks in a row when working with people who have been harmed.
How Much Can We Help?
Infinitely. For starters, we are here for you. We make it clear who we are from the very beginning and work together with you to help you feel comfortable with taking legal action.
ACFW emphasizes authenticity and decency in everything we do. That isn’t all: We have a passion for helping women and families – whether it’s dangerous medical devices, sex abuse, sex assault, toxic baby food, environmental catastrophes, reckless infertility clinics, high-risk beauty products, or a threatening IUD.
And of course we have the credentials to back up what we say: an A+ BBB rating, a 10-year history of helping people, and a team of ethics and compliance attorneys that advise us on any changes in rules and regulations.
Because we care about helping you, we have your back, 24/7/365.
Sources
1 Effie Webb, “Scammers are using AI to impersonate real lawyers,” The Bureau of Investigative Journalism/ TBIJ, November 20, 2025.
2 Kelly Phillips Erb, “FBI Warns Scam Victims To Be On The Lookout For Fake Law Firms Offering To Help Recover Losses,” Forbes, August 15, 2025.
3 Donald Baranski, domestic relations mediation, “Red flags to be concerned about with an attorney,” QUORA, January 20, 2024.
4 Crystal Francis, “What are the red flags of a bad lawyer/client relationship?” QUORA, January 20, 2024.
