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Need to rant about my law firm job

Holy shit I’m so surprised how much I love working at the small law firm I’m at. Been here six months now and I’ve been waiting for it to get bad but even when it’s busy it’s just not. It’s a reaallly small firm of five attorneys and everyone has such a good vibe. Straight to the point, no games, let’s get this shit done team.

Being Left to Drown and I Need Help!!

I just started a new job as an associate yesterday at a firm and they are absolutely throwing me to the wolves. I’m fresh out of law school so I don’t have much experience, but they’re already treating me like an attorney of 20+ years.

Pressure to stay an attorney?

This may be a bit of a silly question, but does anyone else feel a ridiculous amount of pressure to stay an attorney even if they don’t like it? Not even money wise, but social expectations wise.

Solo attorney interested in starting Wills, Trusts, and Estate planning. I have no experience with it, but there's a strong market. Where do I start?

Solo attorney interested in starting Wills, Trusts, and Estate planning. I have no experience with it, but there's a strong market. Where do I start?

Injury attorneys: how has COVID affected you?

I'm a corporate attorney, but this is just a curiosity for me. My assumption would be that courts continuing jury trials for such a long time and creating a huge backlog has sapped a lot of the leverage that plaintiffs might otherwise have when negotiating with insurance carriers.

I hate discovery disputes

It feels like such an insult to the practice of law. It’s like an arms race. Everyone drafts the most outrageously broad requests, then everyone makes the same boilerplate objections.

Sexy document review

Anyone else consider doing doc review on the side when work slows down? You can do it remotely now, which seems good for a solo or small firm attorney sitting in their office between cases.

Unprofessional conduct from a Court employee

My job requires that I make trips to court. I’ve been receiving unwanted contact from a court worker.

Any other attorneys here on the autism spectrum?

Discussion, issues, best practices, and support for lawyers practicing either solo or in a small firm. A subreddit for the business and practice of law, catering to lawyers without the support network of a large firm, and **not** generally for legal analysis or substantive case discussion.

Why do law firms charge retainers?

Retainers are charged by most law firms to clients because some , not all, clients are dishonest. They want to use a lawyer and then not pay them in the end. Law firms have rent, staff, phone bills, and other costs and cannot afford to work for free. Retainers are to ensure clients don’t “ dine and dash .”. Our law firm does not normally charge ...

What to do if you don't want to do it yourself?

You need to decide if your matter is simple or if you want to take the risk and do it yourself. If you don’t want to do it yourself, be prepared to pay for a lawyer.

Are these Free Consultations Worthless?

No. They’re accommodating. I’ve had some great experiences at lawyer consultations. I found one willing to give me a second opinion after my first consultation didn’t go well. The lawyer helped to figure out the next possible step.

Free Lawyer Consultation Quality over Quantity

The biggest challenge is to keep in mind when finding a lawyer through a website like this one is that you should only use websites that specialize in providing lawyer reviews. A review site will have fewer listings than a general search engine. That means that you won’t be inundated with irrelevant results.

How to Find Free Consultations?

There are numerous ways to find free consultations. Here are some of the best:

What Are The Benefits Of Free Lawyer Consultations?

There are many ways to hire a lawyer through a consultation service. Some of the most popular include:

Choosing the Right Attorney

After you’ve found several lawyers through the methods outlined above, you’ll need to make sure that you choose the right person. You want someone who has experience handling the kind of case you have.

Equal Opportunity for Retaining Counsel

The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEO) has recently issued new guidelines regarding retaining counsel. The EEOC now advises employees not to be penalized for seeking representation when claiming against their employer.

Frequently Asked Questions

Most attorneys will charge a minor fee for initial consultations. This is typically between $200-$300 per hour. After that, there’s no additional charge. Many attorneys also offer flat rate retainer agreements where clients pay a fixed amount each month regardless of how many hours they use.