Find commercial law practices online

If you do not know someone who practices commercial law and do not have a referral, there are several websites that list commercial law lawyers and how to contact them. These websites include the lawyer's name, firm and commercial law specialties.

I recommend: Create a list of those who practice commercial law by using websites like Martindale and FindLaw.

Look for information on commercial law practitioners online

Investigate each potential commercial lawyer candidate before hiring one. The Internet has services for rating and researching commercial law attorneys which can be helpful.

I recommend: Avvo and LawyerRatingz.com both have services where you can research a lawyer, check if they have any reported misconduct, and read what past clients have said. Like all online services of this nature, the reviews should supplement, not supplant, your own findings.

For those wanting a commercial law career, investigate law school

If you think that becoming a commercial law lawyer sounds like a fulfilling career, get set for law school. There are hundreds of law schools all over the world. Though it will be an expensive education, it can be a rewarding profession.

I recommend: Begin researching law schools. Find several that you like at HG.org's list of law schools worldwide, or by searching the American Bar Association's list.