Trust your intuition as to whether you could work with this person, especially if you want a long-term business advisor. Assuming Uncle Brad's trust isn't paying for this, ask your chosen attorney to name some tasks you can do yourself. Pulling information together and organizing it yourself will cut billable hours. Attorneys juggle clients and may not update you as often as you'd like. If you have a question, contact your lawyer before a crisis blooms.
Most legal matters get settled out of court, so be ready to deal.
So brainstorm a solution, then let your lawyer put it in writing and handle the details. More Attorneys' fees don't have to break the bank. Joan E. Lisante is an attorney and freelance writer who lives in the Washington, DC, area. Previously, she served as Assistant District Attorney in Queens County, New York, and Deputy District Attorney in Nassau County, New York. All answers are intended to be general in nature, without regard to specific geographical areas or circumstances, and should only be relied upon after consulting an appropriate expert, such as an attorney or accountant.