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How to Hire the Best Lawyer - PDF

Adapted from the best selling Tao of Divorce e-book, this unique e-pamphlet was prepared to help identify the best possible lawyer you can afford and how to best work with that person once he or she is retained. It makes the analogy between a military general (your lawyer) and the commander-in-chief (you).

INTRODUCTION
FINDING YOUR SAGE LAWYER

I) Reputation
II) Experience and Wisdom
III) Accessibility and Responsiveness
IV) Style and Psyche
V) Gender
VI) Negotiating Skills
VII) Legal Fees
VIII) Failed Generals
IX) Right-brain Wisdom
X) Summary

WORKING WITH YOUR SAGE LAWYER

I) Tell the Truth
II) Pay Your Legal Fees
III) Treat Your Sage General Like a Human Being
IV) Do Not Interfere Unnecessarily

EARLY PLANNING—DEFENSIVE COUNTERMEASURES

I) Sabotage Enemy Generals
II) Establish a Legal "Slush" Fund

SUMMARY
ADDITIONAL RESOURCES

Hiring a Lawyer is an indispensable tool exclusive to and reviewed by DivorceNet®.

Sample Excerpt:

Beware of those who have reputation but lack substance; what they say is constantly shifting.—Sun Tzu

Reputation is a practitioner's only true asset and is especially important in family law since in most states cases are tried before judges, not juries. Most court appearances are for "motions" during which judges must rely on the accuracy and candor of the attorneys….


Also, the Pre-Divorce Checklist is an indispensable tool exclusive to and reviewed by DivorceNet®. Use it alone, or in conjunction with our Divorce Financial Worksheet to gather information and organize it for your lawyer.

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