4 Communication Tips for Saving Money on a Lawsuit
Friday, July 28, 2017, 6:00 AM | Leave Comment
Lawsuits are common in all parts of the world, and many people have been threatened by a lawsuit before.
The first time you are threatened with a lawsuit can be terrifying, but luckily there are many experienced lawyers who can help.
There are a number of ways that you can save money on hiring a lawyer and on your lawsuit in general.
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Be Honest With Your Lawyer
When you hire a lawyer from a firm like Alexander Law Group, being honest with him or her is extremely important.
You will want to be prepared, on time and ready to give your lawyer all of the information that they need.
Do not attempt to hide things from your lawyer, it will cost you in court. It is always better to be honest with your lawyer. This will save you a lot of money in the long run.
The police can and will find out if you have lied to them, and you could be charged for that as well.
If you are not honest, it could not only cost you in losing the battle, but it could cost you in additional legal fees as well. Clear communication is key in saving you money.
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Be Prepared When Meeting with Your Lawyer
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Have information about any court documents that you need for the courts. This will help you be able to make your best case and will really enable you to save money.
Ask the attorney or the attorney’s assistant over the phone what you will need to bring.
Make sure to treat the attorney’s assistant with respect; many attorneys have turned down cases for those who haven’t treated the attorney with respect.
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Know the entire story and make an outline of the timeline. Make sure that you are able to clearly tell the story.
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Make duplicate copies of any records you have—medical or otherwise.
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Take notes and records
Make sure you have a pen and paper to take notes. You don’t want to be constantly calling the lawyer later.
Also, keep records of every time you met with your lawyer and any time anything changes with your case. It’s always good to have written documentation you can look at later.
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Be polite
When meeting with a lawyer, you should behave professionally. Dress respectfully and make sure to shower or bathe before an appointment.
All of these things will affect the lawyer’s verdict of whether or not they will take your case. Lawyers are under no obligation to take your case, so it’s important to be respectful and polite.
When communicating with a lawyer, take it seriously. Be on time, prompt and respectful. This will help the lawyer be able to better prepare your case, and could potentially save you thousands of dollars. It would be devastating to spend more than you have to because of a factor that was simply overlooked.
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