How to Train a Lawyer - The Client Handbook (Paperback)

Many people feel intimidated by lawyers because they don't deal with them on a regular basis. They need to know which questions to ask when looking for an attorney. They need to grasp what to expect and request throughout the attorney/client relationship. Ellen Hughes shares tools and techniques she learned over 20 years working with lawyers and clients. This book offers insight and logical, easy steps to build client confidence and help them deal effectively with lawyers. Checklists and forms save time and keep you organized. In clear, non-legalese language, you get: >Client Constitution - Billing, personnel, and communication guide >Do's and don'ts of a responsible client >Free research resources available to everyone >Steps to terminate the client/attorney relationship >Learn how attorneys think In today's litigious society, chances are you will need a lawyer one day. When that day comes, be ready.