Just a quick note on managing expectations in the legal relationship. As an independent paralagel, I deal with many Attorneys, in particular those that run a one to three person office and or in many cases it is just the Attorney with a couple of virtual offices. Here are some important facts to remember:
1. Not all Attorneys are good attorneys, sorry to say this but it is True. Attorneys who do not have large firm experience, business and or entrepreneurial training do not always make good business people on a smaller scale. Issues such as time mamagement and timely follow up on matters will always be an issue if the Attorney does not have some kind of support even if it is outsourced.
2. Attorney personal life issues( family, addiction, money management,other) can get in the way of good lawyering, but this may not be known until after you have paid the attorney and have engaged his or her services. If this is a problem reach out for help and or contact your local Grievance Committee on steps to take and or to file a complaint.
3. Beware of paying a high retainer fee to an Attorney who is unproven and or he/she did not come recommended. Often times then not, unless it is a criminal matter the Attorney will sit on the retainer and stall you. This is not always the case, but unfortunately, it happens more often than not. Try to do as much background research on the Attorney as you can, an initial consultation with the Attorney is a sales pitch for lack of a better description. Some attorneys believe having a law license is a license to print money so to speak; this has to be challenged.
4. Be realistic about timeframes and possible outcomes and settlements. The court system is backed up and if you are dealing with a business collection, breach and any other civil litigation type of issue, be ready to wait the calendar.
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