When consulting with an attorney, you should remember that you will pay for each minute of his or her time.
Thus, it is important for you to be well prepared for the first meeting. When you go well informed and have with you a file with all details of the matter,  then you will succeed to keep the meeting short and efficient.
1. Get prepared to be absolutely professional and concentrated. Avoid emotional explosions and anger.
2. Make some notes and a list of points, which you will need to pay the attorney’s attention to.
3. Have with you a page with the names, addresses and phone numbers of each person associated with the matter, as well as witnesses if any.
4. Prepare a few sets of documents relevant to the legal case.
5. Be ready to tell the story clearly without getting some details mixed up.
6. Be frank and honest about any details even if they seem to be insignificant or negative. If you are wrong, your attorney should be aware of it if you want him to represent you successfully.
7. Make some notes when your attorney speaks and if you do not understand something, ask for an explanation. And, make certain that you are able to do all he asks you to.
8. Discuss the measures the attorney will take. And, besides, ask how you can assist by doing some ground
work.
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