I had this same question, and found OnStartups had a decent answer: http://answers.onstartups.com/questions/1618/how-do-you-find-good-professional-help-lawyers-

I had this same question, and found OnStartups had a decent answer: http://answers.onstartups.com/questions/1618/how-do-you-find-good-professional-help-lawyers-accountants-graphic-designers http://answers.onstartups.com/questions/1618/how-do-you-find... Basically, the advice is to go by referrals. Perhaps, some experienced hackers will give some good referrals here.