Here are eleven things every client needs to understand and do to help their lawyer do a great job for them!
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Make Sure You Do These 11 Things
1. Listen to and follow our advice. No exceptions please.
2. Do not sign anything until we review it and advise you accordingly.
3. Don't think your legal problems can be resolved overnight. A quality settlement or verdict takes time and effort.
4. Be realistic about the amount of damages you can expect to recover-- or forfeit. Damages are set by statute, case law and facts unique to your case. High settlements and strong verdicts normally come from reasonable claims that are not inflated or exaggerated.
5. Do not discuss your legal problem with anyone other than us or our representatives. It's important to allow us to manage your entire case. Loose lips sink ships and after months or even years of representation, we would all be very disappointed to find your case at the bottom of the ocean (just like the Titanic) just because you said something to someone you should not have talked to.
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The Next 6 Steps
6. Treat your legal concerns seriously, because they are. Never withhold information from us. It is important to let us decide what is or is not important. 7. Keep in touch with us and always call us with your new address and telephone numbers. Respond promptly to all phone calls and letters. 8. Be prepared and prompt. 9. Never threaten anyone with words. 10. Take office meetings and court hearings seriously. 11. Do not lie to us and do not lie under oath.
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