Clients
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Some Clients Prefer Speed Over Quality
Lawyers need to have frank conversations with clients about how much time a project might reasonably be expected to take.
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People Love To Threaten Bankruptcy During Litigation
Although the threat of bankruptcy can be used as a litigation tactic, clients often don’t go through with it.
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Clients Might Not Always Understand The Benefit Of Fee Discounts
Part of the problem is that clients often do not understand what the fair market value of the work being performed is.
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Some Clients Like To Play Lawyer
There is absolutely nothing wrong with a client completing tasks as part of a representation, but playing at lawyer, much like playing at brain surgery, can go bad really fast.
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Representing Individuals Is Very Different From Representing Companies
Some clients can let emotions be the primary driver of their decisions when it comes to legal projects.
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Clients Usually Shouldn’t Micromanage Lawyers
Sometimes, when a nonlawyer micromanages an attorney, there can be problems.
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Remember the importance of finishing a client’s case as soon as possible so everyone can move on.
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Law Firm Basics: How To Improve The Client Experience
Client experience is the number one factor that determines whether or not a client will work with you in the future and refer others to your law firm.
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Law Firm Basics: How To Impress A New Client
Getting and keeping clients requires you to make a lasting first impression.
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Law Firm Client Relations: How To Get Client Feedback That You Can Use
Existing clients can provide valuable information about your law firm and the legal services you provide.
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Tips For Getting Paying Clients From Speaking Engagements
One thing I didn’t like about Biglaw, as an associate at least, was the limited opportunities it afforded to speak and write.