9. You should make clear things, such as charges, rates, what is incorporated and what might be paid for over and above the agreed upon rate. 
10. Ask for a frank opinion about the chances to win the case.
Ask the attorney’s assistant if you should send a matter file a few days prior to the meeting for the attorney to get to know the details of the legal case.
The first meeting must encourage assurance and set up a strong foundation on which to develop the understanding relations. If a matter will develop quite well, both you and your attorney should understand each other well and be aware of what is significant to the matter and what not. The attorney should:
• Be interested in the legal case to produce the best results.
• Be proficient and constant in his working strategy.
• Be candid about the matter and whether he or she has treated similar cases before.
You should tell all details clearly, not conceal any mistakes of yours, be eager to understand how the law functions and dedicate your time to assist your attorney. If the two work together on the same matter, then the case will proceed without any troubles.
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