Yesterday, after court, I had a chance to overhear the judge pay me a great compliment. The judge explained that he thought I was a good attorney because unlike one third of the attorneys that appear before him, I am not just spouting what my client wants me to spout. He remarked that I often have an insight into the case that requires that he (the judge) actually listen to what I am saying when I speak on my client’s behalf. I thought it was the best compliment that any judge could pay me, because it confirms that the manner in which I practice law is appreciated. Unlike some attorneys, I do charge a consultation fee. I charge the fee, because it takes time to listen. When clients schedule an appointment, they come with anxiety, fear and their own biased perception of facts and/or events. If I am actually listening and not trying to promote myself in order to secure my retainer fee, it will take time to discern the problem, and the best possible solutions. Typically it will take about an hour, but sometimes it takes three or four hours. I have learned that when it takes three or four hours, it is primarily because all of the previous attorney have failed to spend the
time necessary to listen and understand the client’s issues.
By Lawrence Lewis - Criminal Defense Attorney , DUI Attorneys in Lawrenceville
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