Comments on: How to Work With Your Attorney… Effective Lawyer Meeting Tips…

By: Anthony Lemme

Anthony Lemme — Mon, 20 Apr 2009 19:01:05 +0000

Seems like the overriding theme is to be prepared. Good advice. Lawyers are so necessary but also unnecessary and expensive in many cases. I have a great lawyer who won’t let me waste my money. I’ve know him for 35 years!

Regards,
Anthony
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By: Don Shepherd

Don Shepherd — Mon, 20 Apr 2009 00:59:45 +0000

Great advice and timely for me. The paralegal does a lot and my time with the lawyer is condensed. Don Shepherd Central Oregon Expert

By: David Power

David Power — Sun, 19 Apr 2009 23:27:46 +0000

Rob...such vital advice..if one is not an famialr with the way solicitors work and operate you can be taken for a ride that cost a lot of money!! Cheers Expert in Medical Hypnosis, Success Thinking and Practical Parenting David Power's Hour

By: Lisa McLellan

Lisa McLellan — Sun, 19 Apr 2009 01:46:25 +0000

This seems like such common sense advice, yet I know I never would have thought of it. There's that word "prepared" popping up again. Lisa McLellan, Babysitting Classes - Babysitters, Nannies, and Au-pairs

By: Yann Vernier - ProfitsTactics.com

Yann Vernier - ProfitsTactics.com — Sat, 18 Apr 2009 16:33:30 +0000

This is excellent advice for small business owners to follow anytime they conslult with a professional, not just lawyers.

Yann

By: Sonya Lenzo

Sonya Lenzo — Sat, 18 Apr 2009 04:58:43 +0000

This is truly good advice and it also works well when you go to the dr and to your insurance agent and to your accountant.
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By: mark mallen

mark mallen — Sat, 18 Apr 2009 04:13:03 +0000

Good advice. At $250-$350 an hour, I do not engage in much small talk. Mark Marketingscoops GlacierIceCream

By: Pat Becker

Pat Becker — Sat, 18 Apr 2009 03:35:09 +0000

Good advice. I particularly like your suggestion of sending a letter in advance, where appropriate, outlining what you want to discuss and hoped for outcome. It helps cut to the chase and get the work done. Also, beware of verbose attorneys. Direct your meeting so it moves along on schedule. -Pat Business Owners Fast Track to Internet Profits

By: jc mackenzie

jc mackenzie — Sat, 18 Apr 2009 00:45:09 +0000

Sound advice, I would guess that getting to the real root of a problem could be hard for an attorney; most people, at least in my experience, are reluctant to discuss painful situation, situations that might make them look bad or maybe stupid for lack of a better term
My personal favorite?
“Are you a smoker?”
“No! Used to be but gave it up, I quit!”
“How long ago?”
“Uhhhhhhhh……..how long have I been here?”

Thanks
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By: April Braswell

April Braswell — Sat, 18 Apr 2009 00:33:40 +0000

Hi Rob,

what sound advise. Indeed, we are the customer. Come in with an agenda and what WE want or it could go all over the place. How could the attorney serve you effectively if you are not leading the direction.

excellent excellent business advise. As a Small Business Owner, I completely agree and respect this.

Best regards,

April Braswell

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By: Darryl Pace

Darryl Pace — Fri, 17 Apr 2009 21:29:52 +0000

Rob, Sage advice for working with a lawyer. Lawyers are somewhat like a power tool -- let's say a lawn mower. I say this because they are very useful, or perhaps even vital, to getting certain jobs done, but if used incorrectly they can cause a lot of pain (via extraction of $$). Health, Fitness, Success -- Darryl Pace

By: Pam Schulz

Pam Schulz — Fri, 17 Apr 2009 15:33:52 +0000

Rob –
As always, you take the mystery out of doing business for those of us non-business types. I really appreciated today’s post. This is one of those areas where you can spend big bucks and not get much of a bang for those bucks if you are not focused.

Great read today.

Thanks,
Pam
Great Minds, Great Wealth: How to Raise your Return, Reduce your Risk, Cut your Cost

By: Christian Haller

Christian Haller — Fri, 17 Apr 2009 14:08:05 +0000

Very useful post. Working effectively with an attorney requires solid preparation to help them help you.
Christian Haller
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By: Lynn Lane

Lynn Lane — Fri, 17 Apr 2009 13:18:27 +0000

Rob, Quick, simple and to the point. Prepare before and stay on task. Save time save money. Got it. Lynn Lane www.Warriorofsuccess.com

By: Steve Chambers

Steve Chambers — Fri, 17 Apr 2009 13:10:40 +0000

This is good advice that can both save you money and help you get exactly what you need. I am practicing this right now as I am actively using my lawyer right now.

Steve

By: John Ho

John Ho — Fri, 17 Apr 2009 12:14:20 +0000

One trick to minimize the legal costs is to get your lawyer's junior to do the work, then get your lawyer himself or herself to go over the junior's work to improve and approve. That is what actually happens anyway even if the lawyer bills you as if s/he's the one who does all the work! John Ho Numerology Expert Helps Understanding Personalities for Better Influence & Persuasion (WordPress) Numerology Expert Helps Understanding Personalities for Better Influence & Persuasion (Vox Blog)

By: JJ Jalopy

JJ Jalopy — Fri, 17 Apr 2009 11:37:01 +0000

Rob.

This is a really useful post. Thank you for this.

I think that taking the time to write down what you want ahead of time is a very useful practice with every service you are paying for.

And I must admit that I haven’t read Think and Grow Rich. I’ve heard the lessons summarised so many times that I have never got around to reading it. It’s on the list though…

JJ Jalopy.
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By: Duane Cunningham

Duane Cunningham — Fri, 17 Apr 2009 11:35:07 +0000

Hi Rob,

“Be Prepared” that scout motto is a great motto to carry throughout your life and some wonderful tips on doing just that and saving yourself a bundle too!

And Think and Grow Rich should be required reading for anyone who wants to succeed in life and business

Duane

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By: Bob Kaufer

Bob Kaufer — Fri, 17 Apr 2009 11:09:17 +0000

Believe me, the attorney also appreciates you coming in prepared. His or her time is their commodity they are selling. It is best not to waste it Bob Kaufer Z Health For Life