When meeting with a lawyer during a free consultation, going
in the meeting blindly can quickly make the appointment counter-productive.
While a 30 minute consultation is a good amount of time to discuss a legal
issue, 30 minutes can go by really fast if not properly prepared, and, before
you know it, the consultation is over. Therefore, prior to the consultation, it
is important to you prepare a series of questions or topics that you want to
discuss with the lawyer.
When discussing your situation, cover only the main points
of what happened and why you are concerned. It’s easy to stray away from the
main idea and delve into areas that are secondary. For example, if you are
discussing a business dispute involving your previous business partner’s
frivolous spending habits, it would be unnecessary to detail every single
expense. There will be time to discuss the details later if you and the lawyer
decide to work with each other.
If necessary, it may be helpful to try rehearsing what you
would like to tell the attorney during your meeting. This may help reduce
nervousness and help ensure that you are sharing the information in a timely manner.
If you would like to know more about preparing your
consultation with a lawyer, contact the Riverside County Bar Association Lawyer
Referral Service. For updates regarding legal news, follow us on twitter.
Not in Riverside? Then try the Bar Association of San
Francisco Lawyer Referral Service, Brooklyn Bar Association Lawyer
Referral Service, or the Chicago
Bar Association Lawyer Referral Service.
The materials in this blog are for informational purposes
only, and are not guaranteed to be correct, complete, or current, and should
not be relied on as legal advice. You should consult with a lawyer if you need
help with a legal matter and not rely on anything you read on this blog or
elsewhere on the web.
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