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.
How Filevine Bakes AI Into Every Layer Of Your Case Management
It’s like having a junior associate who’s never off the clock.
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.
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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.
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.
Inside The Minds Working At US Midsize Law Firms: 2025 Priorities Revealed
Midsize firms want smarter tech, not more. Our 2025 industry report shows how the right tools—and strategy—can drive growth, efficiency, and better client outcomes.
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.
Make Credit Card Authorization Part Of Your New Client Intake Process
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