Clients

Some Clients Have Unusual Payment Preferences

Clients with unusual payment methods can make the already-tough job of being a lawyer even more difficult.

Clients Often Wait Until The Last Minute To Complete Tasks

Unfortunately, your client's documents will not magically complete themselves before the deadline to file.

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.

Trust What Clients Say, But Verify

Although you can't spell 'client' without 'lie,' many times, the problem isn't intentional deception, just miscommunication.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Helpful Questions To Ask Of Clients When Working In-House

With these few questions, hopefully you can help build relationships while also problem-solving.

Clients Usually Shouldn’t Micromanage Lawyers

Sometimes, when a nonlawyer micromanages an attorney, there can be problems.

When Lawyers Recommend Wasting Money

Think about whether filing the brief, or opposing the motion, can conceivably do any good.

The Future Of Law: Expert Insights For Changing Legal Services

HighQ asked some of the most esteemed legal industry experts one simple and powerful question: 'What do you believe lawyers and law firms need to do to prepare for the future?'

5 Easy Steps To Fix Your Problems With Clients & Opposing Counsel

These suggestions could be akin to the Ten Commandments for handling difficult clients and opposing counsel.

The Client Appreciation Curve

Remember the importance of finishing a client's case as soon as possible so everyone can move on.

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