Table of Contents
Chapter 1  Why You Need Legal Counsel	5
Why Does My Business Need A Lawyer?	5
They Know the Drill	5
They Are Professionals	6
They Take Care of the Paper Work	6
They Keep Good Records	6
They Can Help You Avoid Trouble	7
They Can Help You Hire Others	7
They Are Available for Consultation	7
They’re Up On Financial Matters, Too	7
Chapter 2 Analyzing Different Lawyers	9
Business Lawyers	9
Business Litigators	9
Transactional Lawyers	10
Go For a Firm	10
Environmental Lawyers	10
Intellectual Property Lawyers	10
Labor and Employment Lawyers	11
Chapter 3 Where To Locate Quality Lawyers	12
Go To Those You Know	12
Hit The Web	12
Contact Your State Bar Association	13
Legal Assistance Services	13
Good Old-Fashioned Print Directories	14
Chapter 4 Judging Attorney Quality	15
Are You Comfortable?	15
Are Your Opinions Respected?	15
Do They Know What You Need?	16
Are They Flexible?	16
Have You Looked Around Enough?	16
Do You Know What They Will Be Doing?	17
Are They Open With Information?	17
Do They Get Back To You Quickly?	17
Are Their Fees Reasonable?	18
Chapter 5	19
Asking The Right Questions	19
Questions to Ask When You Meet	19
Do You Have Any References?	20
How Long Have You Been Practicing?	20
What Are Your Areas of Specialization?	20
Do You Have Specific Experience Related To What I Need?	20
Have You Ever Found Yourself Subject to Disciplinary Action?	21
How Long Will This Case Take?	21
What Sorts of Fees Will I Incur?	21
How Often Will I Be Billed?	22
Will I Be Charged For Phone Calls?	22
How Often Will You Keep In Touch?	22
Avoiding Bad Lawyers	23
Chapter 6 Building Rapport	24
Being an Effective Communicator	25
Be Courteous	25
Be Prompt	25
Be Specific	25
Evaluating the Work You Are Buying	26
Their Willingness to Talk to You	26
Presentation of Work Completed	26
Request Copies of All Paperwork	27
Their Ability to Follow Through	27
How They Notify You of the Timeline	27
How They Notify You of Your Options	28
How They Bill You	28
What to Do When It Doesn’t Work Out	28
Chapter 7 Specific Lawyers May Help You	31
When Do I Need A Specialist For My Business?	31
Why Are Specialists Beneficial?	32
They Understand Your Situation	32
They Have Focus	32
They Have Knowledge	33
Chapter 8 Research	34
Benefits of Getting Involved	34
One-On-One Legal Training	34
Gain a Better Understanding of Your Business	34
Save Money	35
How You Can Become Involved	35
Write Your Own Contracts	35
Research Your Legal Decisions.	36
Maintain Control	36
When to Back Off	36
Chapter 9 How To Find An Affordable Lawyer	38
Determining Attorney’s Fees	38
Types of Attorney Fees	39
The Hourly Rate	39
The Flat Fee	39
The Contingency Fee	40
Referrals	40
How Can I Save Money?	41
Don’t Be Afraid To Negotiate	41
Find an Expert	41
Take On Some of the Work	42
Hire Them as a Coach	42
Make Use of Your Time	43
Keep In Contact	43
Play Close Attention to Your Bill	44
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Chapter 1
 Why You Need Legal Counsel
So you have a thriving business and you know what you’re doing when it comes to ensuring your company is legally sound, right? Without the advice of a professional, you can’t possible know for sure if your business is operating within the law and to the best of its ability. A lawyer can help you modify your business so that even the smallest details maximize your profits and increase your credibility.
Why Does My Business Need A Lawyer?
Businesses deal with legally binding contracts all the time. Because of this, lawyers are virtually a necessity in order to ensure each of your business deals are credible and legitimate. Not to mention, who wants to go to court because they think their contract holds up only to find out it wasn’t properly drafted.
Your business needs a lawyer. It’s as simple as that. But in order to convince you of this, I’ve compiled several benefits of hiring an attorney for your company.
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