Comments on: “L” is for Lawyer

By: David Power

David Power — Mon, 20 Apr 2009 00:29:00 +0000

This information is great...I would never know where to get such stuff like this for free...you are a gold mine Expert in Medical Hypnosis, Success Thinking and Practical Parenting David Power's Hour

By: Don Shepherd

Don Shepherd — Sat, 11 Apr 2009 00:52:32 +0000

Did my research and interviewed three lawyers. actually went with the most expensive one but he used his paralegals to do most of the stuff and ended up costing less than i thought. Don Shepherd oregon or bust

By: April Braswell

April Braswell — Fri, 10 Apr 2009 23:47:00 +0000

Indeed, I have an attorney in my sister and can get general beginning advise. And then once I incorporated, this is a BUSINESS and my business needs an attorney who specializes with my industry.

sage business advice, as ever, Rob.

All the best,

April Braswell
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By: Pat

Pat — Fri, 10 Apr 2009 18:52:12 +0000

Very clear information on choosing a lawyer. Attorneys bill "time and charges." There is the hourly rate which is quoted. "Charges" is more nebulous as it can include faxing, copying, secretary overtime and a host of other fees that you aren't aware of until they show up on your bill. Check the bill closely and ask questions where appropriate. I've always wondered why any other business is expected to figure these cost of doing business charges into their quote. A few attorneys do quote an all inclusive rate by the type of service. Very few. -Pat Business Owners Fast Track to Internet Profits

By: Darryl Pace

Darryl Pace — Fri, 10 Apr 2009 12:20:44 +0000

Rob, Highly useful information. I've just completed a move to Nashville and am starting all over with some of my business relationships. I have to find a lawyer and will use the information in this post to qualify the best one for me and my company. Health, Fitness -- Darryl Pace

By: Jennifer Battaglino

Jennifer Battaglino — Fri, 10 Apr 2009 04:07:38 +0000

Great post. I can't wait to find out how to use that expensive time that I would be billed for wisely. Jennifer The Harwood Center – Tinnitus, Chronic Illness, Fers, Phobias, and Anxiety

By: mark mallen

mark mallen — Fri, 10 Apr 2009 03:43:07 +0000

Rob, excellent advice. I learned the hard by waiting too long to get an attorney for my divorce. mark Marketingscoops Glacier Ice Cream

By: JC MacKenzie

JC MacKenzie — Fri, 10 Apr 2009 02:32:20 +0000

You're post gave me pause. I've been lucky, I suppose, to not have needed a lawyer for several years now. Of course, the flip side is maybe I just haven't done enough to need one. Thanks JC JC

By: Christian Haller

Christian Haller — Thu, 09 Apr 2009 23:07:26 +0000

I have do many clients that use a lawyer that is a friend first, to handle their legal affairs. When you think about, a friend is absolutely the wrong person to be your lawyer. I will point my clients in your direction.

Christian

By: Yann Vernier - ProfitsTactics.com

Yann Vernier - ProfitsTactics.com — Thu, 09 Apr 2009 21:50:10 +0000

This is an extremely useful checklist for choosing a competent lawyer. Any small business owner would benefit from also using it to select the various key professionals they need to have a regular relationship with.

All the best,
Yann

By: Philip Graves

Philip Graves — Thu, 09 Apr 2009 19:44:06 +0000

I had to find a lawyer in a hurry when I caught a business associate defrauding me. Not only would the whole process have been easier if I’d had an existing relationship with one, he would never have let me get into the situation in the first place!

Sound advice, for sure

Philip
Consumer Behaviour Expert
[The Consumer Behaviour Research Resource]

By: Bob Kaufer

Bob Kaufer — Thu, 09 Apr 2009 18:17:42 +0000

Great tips Rob, Relationship and trust is very importance. Competence and experience is equally as important. As much as people hate working with attorneys they are sometimes a necessary evil. Bob Kaufer If you MOVE like the Tin Man, you will THINK like the Scarecrow and FEEL like the Lion

By: John Ho

John Ho — Thu, 09 Apr 2009 17:44:13 +0000

Yes, it'simportant to choose a right lawyer. Adn your infor is pretty useful for such an important task. One good book about lawyer is Mark McCormack's "The Terrble Turt About Lawyers - What Every Business Person Needs to Know." John Ho Understanding Personalities for Better Influence & Persuasion (WordPress) Understanding Personalities for Better Influence & Persuasion (Vox Blog)

By: Lisa McLellan

Lisa McLellan — Thu, 09 Apr 2009 15:59:03 +0000

Great advice Rob. I have to show this post to my husband. He is currently starting a small business. He is pretty good about this stuff but it would be nice for him to review it sort of as a checklist. Thanks Lisa McLellan, Child Care Expert - Babysitters, Nannies, and Au-pairs

By: JJ Jalopy

JJ Jalopy — Thu, 09 Apr 2009 13:44:56 +0000

Thanks! Really, useful practical advice. Just what I need. I actually lived in Wichita for a year, doing consultancy work for Cessna Finance. Absolutely loved it out there. I'll always carry a piece of the Midwest with me! JJ Jalopy Life Coaching and Home Business Advice with JJ Jalopy

By: Steve Chambers

Steve Chambers — Thu, 09 Apr 2009 13:12:13 +0000

I picked my lawyer based on the fact she’s my cousin, I was just lucky in that she’s competent as well. Seriously, you have great advice in your post for anyone starting a business.

As the late George “King” Stahlman of King Stahlman Bail Bonds in San Diego used to say, “It’s better to know me and not need me than to need me and not know me.”

Steve

By: Pam Schulz

Pam Schulz — Thu, 09 Apr 2009 13:02:37 +0000

Rob, Your list of criteria for choosing a lawyer seems both thorough and exhaustive. Pam Great Minds, Great Wealth: How to Raise your Return, Reduce your Risk, Cut your Cost

By: Lynn Lane

Lynn Lane — Thu, 09 Apr 2009 12:05:02 +0000

Rob, You have 8 great tips for any business person to use. As you said, it is much beeter to have them in place before you need them. Lynn Lane www.Warriorofsuccess.com

By: Duane Cunningham

Duane Cunningham — Thu, 09 Apr 2009 11:14:42 +0000

Hi Rob,

Another great post on picking a professional in the ‘area of expertise’ you wish advice in and picking one that is ‘continuing to educate’ themselves in that area of focus also

And its not an area where cheapest id the best in the long run it may work out costing you more!

Another great point made by Rob here was ‘your professional team’

its much easier and faster to ‘leverage’ the knowledge of others than it is to reinvent the wheel

Thanks for reminding me Rob

Duane

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