How can I interview to find lawyers well suited for my firm?

Q: How can I interview to find lawyers well suited for my firm?

A: It's hard to predict something intangible. The core task is to define who will succeed there. Be it uber-diligence, unbounded creativity, a nose-to-the-grindstone approach or a personality-based relationship builder, name the traits of top talent. Then, craft questions about those traits and don't compromise if people lack them. Hiring is tough, but you have to be hard on the core critical issue: success.

Published on Forbes.com.