How to Hire and Manage the Relationship with an Attorney
How to Hire and Manage the Relationship with an Attorney
Submitted by Group 6
Chloe Dorsey
Lakiesha Henderson
Melissa Brown
Shantae Isabell
Stephon Tynes
October 31, 2012
Disclaimer: This information used in this document is to be used as a guide. Please obtain legal or accounting advice where appropriate.
Table of Contents I. Introduction...pg3 II. History...pg3 III. Information concerning the relationship (Who it affects and when to start looking)…pg4 IV. Dynamics of the Relationship (What to look for)…pg5 V. Good Characteristics of an Attorney…pg7 VI. Bad Characteristics of an Attorney…pg9 VII. How to Hire an Attorney in a Step-by-Step Manner…pg10 VIII. The Importance of Understanding about how to Hire an Attorney…pg12 IX. How to Maintain a Good Relationship with an Attorney in a Step-by-Step Manner…pg14 X. The Importance of Understanding about how to Manage the Relationship…pg15 XI. Conclusion…pg17 XII. References…pg18
I. Introduction A. The word difficult does no justice in describing the process of starting and operating a business. Individuals that embark on such endeavors can experience feelings of insecurity and disadvantage in response to the cumbersome, complex details that require particular attention and effort. To remedy this, entrepreneurs have traditionally delegated task to individuals. They would rely upon their knowledge and skill to help them accomplish their objectives and to do so more efficiently. The work of some individuals provide for the means of production, while others provide guidance. Overtime, as the work performed in companies has become commoditized, some roles have remained resilient to the deflation in the price of their work. Among these trades and vocations, the one that we will highlight in this paper is that of the lawyer and attorney.
B. The role of the attorney within any business is special. Their responsibilities are so important that
Submitted by Group 6
Chloe Dorsey
Lakiesha Henderson
Melissa Brown
Shantae Isabell
Stephon Tynes
October 31, 2012
Disclaimer: This information used in this document is to be used as a guide. Please obtain legal or accounting advice where appropriate.
Table of Contents I. Introduction...pg3 II. History...pg3 III. Information concerning the relationship (Who it affects and when to start looking)…pg4 IV. Dynamics of the Relationship (What to look for)…pg5 V. Good Characteristics of an Attorney…pg7 VI. Bad Characteristics of an Attorney…pg9 VII. How to Hire an Attorney in a Step-by-Step Manner…pg10 VIII. The Importance of Understanding about how to Hire an Attorney…pg12 IX. How to Maintain a Good Relationship with an Attorney in a Step-by-Step Manner…pg14 X. The Importance of Understanding about how to Manage the Relationship…pg15 XI. Conclusion…pg17 XII. References…pg18
I. Introduction A. The word difficult does no justice in describing the process of starting and operating a business. Individuals that embark on such endeavors can experience feelings of insecurity and disadvantage in response to the cumbersome, complex details that require particular attention and effort. To remedy this, entrepreneurs have traditionally delegated task to individuals. They would rely upon their knowledge and skill to help them accomplish their objectives and to do so more efficiently. The work of some individuals provide for the means of production, while others provide guidance. Overtime, as the work performed in companies has become commoditized, some roles have remained resilient to the deflation in the price of their work. Among these trades and vocations, the one that we will highlight in this paper is that of the lawyer and attorney.
B. The role of the attorney within any business is special. Their responsibilities are so important that
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