What to consider when choosing a lawyer
Obtaining legal advice sooner than later, especially when it comes to potential insolvency issues, will save time and anxiety by identifying clear options to guide making good decisions. We outline some of the things you need to consider before signing a cost agreement or retainer.
Does your lawyer understand you/your business and are they commercial in their outlook?⠀
A good lawyer knows to ask lots of questions, listen to the answer and learn more about your business (the good and ugly)! The best lawyers will do their best to help you make money, grow and expand. They will also willing to help you find a way to improve your business, looking for solutions to your problems and not simply pointing out the difficulties and roadblocks.⠀
They are available and responsive to your requests⠀
This is one that many people hate and it is becoming far too common - clients are finding it impossible to get through to their lawyer. Instead of having to fight past receptionists and junior staff to get through to the person who's handling their file - find a lawyer who provides some direct contact details and returns your calls promptly. ⠀
They provide accurate fee estimates for how much something is going to cost or (even better) they fix their fees⠀
An experienced lawyer should be able to accurately estimate how long a piece of work is going to take, cost and anticipate likely outcomes. ⠀
This should translate to an accurate quote, sticking to that estimate and communicating immediately if there are likely to be any changes.
Being honest and realistic about the issues ⠀
A lawyer is not there to tell you what you want to hear. Like a good friend - they need to tell you the stuff you don't want to hear too.....⠀
Finding a lawyer that won’t sugar coat things can save you a lot of time, money and potential heartache should things turn out to be worse than expected down the track.⠀
They are timely with their work⠀
Find a lawyer who is able to deliver work within the estimated time period and keep you updated on progress.
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