About an examination. The lawyer, somewhat exasperated, says just tell me what the letter says . The client tells the lawyer that the letter references an examination number and warns that the OTR will cover important subject matter of corollary regulatory significance. Now you be the lawyer and tell me how that helps you determine your conflicts or to prepare your client. I can already hear the objections.
People get subpoenaed all the time, for jury duty, for testimony .
But think about it. We all know that's a common event. I'm sure that the NASD staff has asked to be excused from such arbitrary dates themselves. So you located a lawyer and arranged for an initial interview. Lawyers, as with most professionals, don't normally service walk-ins, and their schedules are often booked weeks in advance, if not months.