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1.0crowdspring Bloghttps://www.crowdspring.com/blogRoss Kimbarovskyhttps://www.crowdspring.com/blog/author/ross/rich600338<blockquote class="wp-embedded-content" data-secret="t6LHQoCkMf"><a href="https://www.crowdspring.com/blog/small-business-lawyer-attorney/">How Your Small Business Or Startup Can Hire A Good Lawyer Without Losing Your Shirt</a></blockquote><iframe sandbox="allow-scripts" security="restricted" src="https://www.crowdspring.com/blog/small-business-lawyer-attorney/embed/#?secret=t6LHQoCkMf" width="600" height="338" title="“How Your Small Business Or Startup Can Hire A Good Lawyer Without Losing Your Shirt” — crowdspring Blog" data-secret="t6LHQoCkMf" frameborder="0" marginwidth="0" marginheight="0" scrolling="no" class="wp-embedded-content"></iframe><script type="text/javascript"> /* <![CDATA[ */ /*! 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Take our quiz - completely confidential and free! Most business owners dread having to talk with and hire lawyers. Some fear they’ll end up paying exorbitant legal fees or that they’ll receive bad advice that will destroy their business (if you’ve watched the show Arrested Development and have seen Barry Zuckerkorn in action, you’ll know exactly what I mean). Others agonize over how to find a reasonably priced, competent lawyer. Much of the fear and worry is unfounded, but I’ve seen too many business owners suffer from incompetent and expensive legal counsel. In a minute, I’ll share tips on how your small business or startup can hire a good lawyer for your business. But first, I want to briefly mention why my insight could help you: for 13 years prior to crowdSPRING, I practiced law. During that time, I counseled and represented clients (from small businesses to internet startups to Fortune 100 companies) in transactional matters and in complex trials all over the United States. I’ve set at the table as a lawyer, and now, over the past six years, I have the perspective of an entrepreneur and small business owner. Entrepreneurs hate lawyers. But your experience can be different. Here are my tips on how your small business or startup can hire a good lawyer without losing your shirt: 1. How to hire lawyers that add value. I’ve met and have sat across the table from many lawyers who are deal-killers. Overzealous and often inexperienced, they focus on the wrong issues and forget that their client needs the deal to move forward. When you talk with lawyers you’re considering hiring, ask them about one or two complicated negotiations and how they overcame obstacles. Tip: Don’t make price your main criteria for hiring a lawyer. Often, the least expensive lawyers are also less experienced – especially in the areas where you may need help. Paying a cheaper hourly rate might feel good initially, but at the end, you may end up paying far more than if you hired an experienced (more expensive) lawyer in the first place. Also – be clear about your budget and expectations. Your lawyer should understand that your budget is limited and that they should not waste it on irrelevant details. 2. How to hire lawyers that are responsive to your needs. Your lawyer won’t be very helpful if they’re not responsive when you need them. Because many deals and transactions are time-sensitive, be sure that your lawyer will be there for you when you need them. Tip: Before working with a lawyer, communicate with them using different channels. For example, call them, email them, fax them, etc. Are they responsive across all communication channels? Are they uncomfortable working electronically via email? How quickly do they return your phone calls when you leave a voicemail? Can you reach them in the evening? What happens when they go on vacation, and you need their help? Also, talk to current and former..