Clients Have Little Bandwidth For Legal Tasks
The clients aren't trying to break your will to live.
Lawyers Shouldn’t Perform Favors For Clients And Expect Additional Work
Although it is acceptable to perform such favors for clients, lawyers should not do so under the assumption that it will result in additional work.
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Policies On Billing For Attorney Travel Time
It's best to be sure both sides are starting from the same point.
Deciding Whether To Travel For Clients
In some circumstances, it can be the best option for the client.
Contingency Fees Can Create Perverse Incentives
Although contingency fees provide greater access to the legal system, they can lead to a loss of efficiency.
It Can Be Difficult To Estimate The Cost Of Legal Services
As with eating, clients are less likely to choke on the bill if it's broken up into smaller pieces.
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Lawyers Tell Clients They Understand, But Do They Really?
Supporting people during challenging times is an art, and it goes beyond having mere legal expertise.
Don’t Accidentally Pick Up Clients At The Family Reunion
Try to keep your clients and cousins separate.
Clients Shouldn’t Automatically Fire Attorneys After A Bad Outcome
Besides the inefficiencies of new counsel getting up to speed on the case, switching lawyers can be seen as a sign of weakness.
It’s Usually Fine For Lawyers To Be Friends With Their Clients
Yes, you can meet up with clients in social settings that are completely outside of the attorney-client relationship.
Keeping Law School Accessible When Federal Loans Fall Short
As federal borrowing caps tighten financing options for law students, one organization is stepping in to negotiate the terms they can't secure alone.
Clients Should Try Not To Contact Lawyers During Odd Hours
Lawyers are people too, and they have the same social and family responsibilities that everyone else does.
Sometimes Clients Call Lawyers Just To Chat
In some scenarios -- but not all -- it makes sense to be firmer about boundaries in the attorney-client relationship.
Clients Can Abuse Contingency Fee Arrangements
Contingency fee arrangements can lead to conflict between lawyers and clients.
The Attorney-Client Relationship Is Exactly That: A Relationship
It’s trite but true; you need to give the attorney-client relationship the respect it deserves. Start with the Golden Rule.
Some Lawyers Can Work On Their ‘Bedside Manner’
Lawyers often need to interact with clients in a personable and empathetic way during a representation.