Archive for February 6th, 2008
Don’t Overlook Overcharges
Wednesday, February 6th, 2008Overcharging can be a real problem in the legal industry. Find out your prospective attorney’s rates up front. Do they charge by the hour or by the transaction? Also ask about the attorney’s existing clients. What problems had the attorney solved for them? How were they solved? Get a list of client references and call [...]
Hired to Do a Job
Wednesday, February 6th, 2008Upon approaching an attorney for the first time, many people wonder if they should bow, curtsy, genuflect, or just meekly hand over a blank check. That’s not a good business attitude. True, a good lawyer is worth every penny he or she charges. They’ll keep you out of more trouble than you can possibly imagine [...]
Only Buy What You Need
Wednesday, February 6th, 2008Careful Research Will Pay Off
Remember, insurance companies have their ups and downs. The excellent company of a few years back may have evolved into a shoddy version of its earlier self. Ask the people you know about their coverage, especially any horror stories. Log on to the Internet and take a look at their annual [...]