Keys to choosing an attorney for your business.

Selecting the appropriate lawyer to handle your business matters can be a challenging assignment. You can tap into a variety of resources to find the best attorney for your company, including professional and business associates and trade organizations. Many trade groups maintain referral lists of lawyers with expertise in various business fields.

If you're moving to a new community, ask you current lawyer if he or she knows colleagues in your new town. Lawyers often know others who practice in their specialties, thanks to professional associations or other client representations.

Once you've developed a list of several lawyers to interview, begin narrowing the …