It’s hard to believe we are already almost halfway through February! I would like this week’s blog to cover some easy tips and tricks to make both your, and your attorney’s life just a bit easier when working on your case. Welcome to, “What your attorney wishes you knew.”
- We can’t change the law. While attorneys will do their best to work on your case diligently to get you the best outcome, we do still have to abide by what the law says. If this means you can only get a certain amount of compensation for your Work Comp. case or there will be a division of assets in your divorce, we can only work within the boundaries of the law. Outcomes may not always be what you hoped, but we will do our best to find the best result for you.
- Time is money. When you begin an attorney-client relationship your attorney will explain what fees you will owe, how you will be billed, and so on. You need to understand that any time spent talking to your attorney could contribute to your bill since we are on the clock whenever working on your cases. And as a courtesy matter – pay your bills on time or work out a payment plan with your attorney so they aren’t wasting time tracking you down to get your bills paid.
- You and your life are an open book. During a divorce, privacy is almost non-existent. Your social media, employment, and finances are all a part of helping the court determine how to resolve your case most equitably. Especially when children are involved, anything negative that you post on social media or document doing can be used against you. Think twice before acting or posting.
- Pick your battles. This is especially true for divorce cases. While you and your spouse should try and compromise for division of assets, time-sharing, and all of that, don’t waste your time arguing about who gets to keep the Keurig or Nespresso machine. This will just add costs and prolong your case more than you and your attorney want it to be.
- Don’t forget attorneys are people too. No, we aren’t available at 3AM to answer your “quick question.” And if you have an appointment, stick to it and be on time. Attorneys scheduled you into their day for a reason, and you being late or a no-show is a waste of their time and your money. Attorneys also have other clients – so wasting their time can also negatively impact other clients and is just plain rude. If you have a sudden emergency or conflict, let your attorney know so that they can plan accordingly. Last-minute cancellation for good reason is much better than not showing up and not explaining why. We all need time to step away from the office and spend time with our families – so it is unrealistic for you to expect that your attorney will be available 24/7 for all of your needs.
I hope you have found this blog to be both informational and helpful and what you should do to prepare to have as smooth a legal case as possible. As always, please reach out to our office with any questions or concerns.
***This blog is meant to serve informational purposes only and does not constitute any form of legal advice. Should you or someone you know have any questions regarding a case, please reach out to our office to schedule a free consultation.
Sources: https://www.nclawyersforyou.com/ten-things-lawyer-wishes-knew.html https://www.lawofficespace.com/5-things-lawyers-wish-everyone-would-stop-doing
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