If every time you have a problem there's a delay of several days before you can talk to your lawyer on the phone or get an appointment, you'll lose precious time, not to mention sleep. And almost nothing is more aggravating to a client than to leave a legal project in a lawyer's hands and then have weeks or even months go by without anything happening. You want a lawyer who will work hard on your behalf and follow through promptly on all assignments. Try to find a lawyer who seems interested in your business and either already knows a lot about your field or who seems genuinely eager to learn more about it. Avoid the lawyer who's aloof and doesn't want to get involved in learning the nitty-gritty details of what you do.
Some lawyers are nitpickers who get unnecessarily bogged down in legal technicalities.
They point out a million reasons why something can't be done. Meanwhile, a valuable business opportunity slips away. You want a lawyer who blends legal technicalities with a practical approachsomeone who figures out a way to do something, not one who offers reasons why it can't be done. All rights reserved.