I have certain clients who pass through my office who are thinking about hiring a lawyer for the first time or switching lawyers for the all too familiar reasons. They, however, make it clear all they really care about is getting the cheapest price for the services. How often do you hire the cheapest provider only to lament later that “you got what you paid for”.
This is a short term outlook that has become so pervasive in our society that we forget it usually costs us more time, money and effort in the long term. Instead, take the time and make the effort to identify and choose the right lawyer. If your lawyer won’t invest the time to get to know you, your business and your industry, why would you expect them to provide you first rate counsel when you really need it. Many clients I have worked with over many years actually save money on legal fees because I know them, their main agreements, customers and businesses. The investment you make now hiring the right lawyer pays off with better and more efficient counsel when you need it in the long term.
