Raising The BarDon't settle for second best. Here are some tips for getting the most out of an attorney.
ByMarc Diener•
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John Lennon once swore he wouldn't write a song about them.Harry Houdini remarked they did tricks even he couldn't figureout. They were both talking about lawyers. And if you haven'talready, you will eventually have to hire one.
An attorney can help you comply with the law, check out abusiness opportunity, prepare a wide array of legal documents,negotiate a deal, network with key players and, if things go awry,file or defend a lawsuit. As a practicing lawyer for more than 15years, here's my best advice for sizing up, hiring and managingattorneys:
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