Quick answer
Ask about the correct practice area, deadline, forum, document pack, fee structure, likely first step, and whether the lawyer has handled similar matters. If you need to draft a will, your first consultation should classify the risk before strategy is chosen.
Key takeaways
- Ask about the correct practice area, deadline, forum, document pack, fee structure, likely first step, and whether the lawyer has handled similar matters. If you need to draft a will, your first consultation should classify the risk before strategy is chosen.
- Create a one-page summary with names, dates, documents received, money involved, deadlines and the outcome you want. Put the strongest source document first. If there is a court date, referral date, expiry date, complaint deadline or payment deadline, place that date at the top of the file.