Clients who have already fired one or more lawyers or who appear to be comparison shopping may be looking for something you cannot deliver. Clients come to you with many expectations in mind about their legal problem. A client who wants to direct his or her own case not only jeopardizes the outcome of the case but also exposes you to legal malpractice. Bargain hunters . Clients who want to dicker about fees or insist upon unreasonable fee limits either cannot afford to hire you or don't value your service.
Malpractice claims often ensue when a lawyer attempts to collect unpaid legal fees.
Take a pass. The client or prospective client who drips sweetness to you, then verbally abuses your staff, is trouble. That client doesn't value my time. Chances are, the client won't value your work either.