Posts Tagged ‘lawyer’

What’s the Right Kind of Aggressive When It Comes to Legal Matters?

One of the most important aspects of the attorney/client relationship is being on the same page about when to be “aggressive” and about what “aggressive” even means. Sometimes when we are approached by a prospective new client, we hear that the lawyer we are about to replace is...

July 19th, 2012 | Metropreneurial Legal Insights | Read More

Common Mistakes Businesses Make When Using Lawyers

I am going to tell you something that goes against my professional self-interest: the secret to lowering your demand for legal services. It goes without saying that it is in a business’s best interest not to spend more on lawyers than is necessary. Money spent on lawyers is money that cannot be...

February 16th, 2012 | Metropreneurial Legal Insights | Read More

What You Should Look For In a Lawyer

This space has covered when new companies need a lawyer. The next question is what qualities you want in a lawyer. While different companies’ legal needs vary greatly, there are qualities it seems all organizations– big or small, new or established, public or private– should look for in legal...

January 19th, 2012 | Metropreneurial Legal Insights | Read More

Why wouldn’t you get a second opinion?

In every aspect of of life, we seek out second opinions when we receive services from a professional or tradesperson. It just makes sense when we are dealing with issues and matters that we are unfamiliar with that we either affirm the advise or recommendation that we receive. It does not matter whether...

October 20th, 2011 | Metropreneurial Legal Insights | Read More

Why Your LLC Needs to Have an Operating Agreement

Are you one of those know-it-all types who files for your own limited liability company without the help of an overpriced lawyer? In most cases, the articles of organization filing (the document that forms the LLC) is straightforward and can be completed without a lawyer. However, the most important −and...

June 16th, 2011 | Metropreneurial Legal Insights | Read More

Columbus Bar inc helping new lawyers start their own practices

In today’s tight job market, even lawyers are having a difficult time finding work. Consequently, a growing number of lawyers are starting solo practices− a trend the Columbus Bar Association is addressing with its new incubator program, Columbus Bar inc. Launched in April, Columbus Bar inc is designed...

June 7th, 2011 | Entrepreneurial Support | Read More