Seeking legal eagles. (Savvy Solutions).Q What should I look for when selecting a lawyer for my business? R. Jackson Oakland, California A Having a lawyer on hand is essential. He or she will likely be one of your key advisors. Here are a few guidelines to keep in mind when shopping for an attorney. Make sure the attorney has experience in your field and is familiar with the legal issues of your industry. If you know others in your field and trust their opinion, ask for referrals. Don't go with the first attorney who seems to fit the bill. Interview at least two or three others. When you interview potential attorneys, make sure you're comfortable with that person. You should be comfortable with asking questions, discussing problems, and shouldn't feel overwhelmed o·ver·whelm tr.v. o·ver·whelmed, o·ver·whelm·ing, o·ver·whelms 1. To surge over and submerge; engulf: waves overwhelming the rocky shoreline. 2. a. or intimidated in·tim·i·date tr.v. in·tim·i·dat·ed, in·tim·i·dat·ing, in·tim·i·dates 1. To make timid; fill with fear. 2. To coerce or inhibit by or as if by threats. . Ask for business referrals. When you contact those business owners, be sure to ask if the attorney has demonstrated the ability to practice preventive law--anticipating problems and keeping up with any new laws New Laws: see Las Casas, Bartolomé de. that may affect business. Also, be sure to ask how much legal fees will run. You have to budget for these things "These Things" is an EP by She Wants Revenge, released in 2005 by Perfect Kiss, a subsidiary of Geffen Records. Music Video The music video stars Shirley Manson, lead singer of the band Garbage. Track Listing 1. "These Things [Radio Edit]" - 3:17 2. . Most attorneys will charge an hourly rate for their time on business matters, although a fixed fee may be arranged for some matters. Most importantly Adv. 1. most importantly - above and beyond all other consideration; "above all, you must be independent" above all, most especially , check with your state bar association to be sure the attorney is licensed and whether there have been any public disciplinary actions against the attorney from the bar association. You should also contact the bar association for a referral service. For a list of state bar associations online, go to www.hg.org/northam bar.html. In addition, many local libraries have legal dictionaries that list attorneys and their areas of expertise in and around your state. --A.H. Mail your small business questions to Savvy Solutions, BLACK ENTERPRISE 130 Fifth Ave., New York New York, state, United States New York, Middle Atlantic state of the United States. It is bordered by Vermont, Massachusetts, Connecticut, and the Atlantic Ocean (E), New Jersey and Pennsylvania (S), Lakes Erie and Ontario and the Canadian province of , NY 10011 or send an e-mail to hughesa@blackenterprise.com. |
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