The relationship between lawyer and client is one of trust and discretion.
The problem is that for many, when seeking a new lawyer, it is difficult to know who to trust with your legal problems.
Not only that, but it can be hard to work out whether the lawyer you are considering is actually good at their job or is someone you will want to trust and open up to.
As a lawyer you want people to trust you and you have only a short time to win people over before they consider moving onto the next name on their list. (more…)