Your Lawyer on a Short Leash: A Survivor's Guide to Dealing With Lawyers

This is an easy-to-use guide to the lawyer-client relationship, from the initial search for a good lawyer to dodging the final shock of a hefty bill. Each chapter is an independent source of useful solutions: Do you really need a lawyer and, if so, what kind?; how to hunt down the best lawyer with a proven record of success; how to interview the "candidate" lawyer; how to negotiate a fair and motivating fee arrangement; and how to help your lawyer obtain the results you desire while keeping legal expenses down.