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Devin Morgan posted a new Legal Issues thread on 12/17/2009

Finding an Attorney

Based on some comments on PartnerUp and elsewhere, it sounds like finding a good attorney and managing the relationship are challenges that many business owners struggle with. I put together a short article on selecting and working with an attorney. Please check out the article at: http://www.devinsmorgan.com/images/2009-12-16%20Select%20An%20Attorney.pdf. Comments on the article are, of course, welcome.

More importantly, if you've had experiences (good or bad) with finding, selecting, and managing an attorney for your business, please post it here.
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Toni Shortsleeve Responded on 12/17/2009


Thank you Devin,
Most helpful. I'd like to add, if the advice your attorney gives to you doesn't fit your personal ethics or beliefs of the situation, try to keep an open discussion. If that doesn't help, keep on looking - there are good ones out there.

Aloha,
Toni
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Merri Pemberton Responded on 12/20/2009


What kind of attorney should one look for if selling an online business, especially if the original owner wants to keep all rights to video produced content that was developed in house?

Christi
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Stephen Zweig Responded on 2/2/2010


If you are looking to patent an idea, you can save money by using a patent agent rather than a patent attorney. Patent agents are restricted to only doing patents (i.e. they don't do litigation or general business law), but are about half the price of patent attorneys.
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Cheryl Laugalys Responded on 2/4/2010


The solution to finding an attorney is right here:
http://www.prepaidlegal.com/info/claugalys
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William Henderson Responded on 2/4/2010


Pre-Paid Legal (NYSE:PPD) - MLM ponzi scheme...
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Joe Villeneuve Responded on 2/4/2010


Pre-Paid Legal works. It is very useful for real estate investors.

Joe Villeneuve
http://socialmarketingeducation.blogspot.com/
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William Henderson Responded on 2/4/2010


PPL "works"? Maybe...
But FTC suing PPD (Notice Nov. 2009) / SEC subpoena (fact finding Oct. 2009).
Re.: 'business opportunity' = alleged MLM ponzi scheme. Serious churn of 'Independent Agents' / Stock sales/buy backs enriching Insiders.
...I'm just saying.
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Cheryl Laugalys Responded on 2/4/2010


William, your mission statement in your profile is contradictory to your comments here on this forum regarding PPL.....It's unfortunate that you don't have all the facts....PPL is a "livelihood" for many. Our company has produced over 100 millionaires.......and my business partners just earned $500,000 in the last 12 months......Top business experts such as Robert Kiosaki & Donald Trump endorse the "network marketing industry". Mr. Paul J. Meyer, Personal Development guru, who recently passed away, was also my top leader in PPL.
In closing, slamming another's "livelihood" is just poor form.
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William Henderson Responded on 2/4/2010


Read point 9 in this sites community guidelines under 'conduct'.
I notice you don't dispute my facts, you state I don't have "all the facts".
You solicited me directly to check out your "business opportunity" and I did. I have stated some of what I found. Others are welcome to decide for themselves.
I don't recognize your "right" to use a site associated with SCORE as your risk free marketing conduit for promoting your "livelihood" masquerading as helpful advice. The FTC rules in force as of late last year establish certain disclosure requirements for bloggers and social media posts, specifically the financial relationship of the referring party.
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Cheryl Laugalys Responded on 2/4/2010


Prepaid Legal is a service that provides access to top quality attorneys for less than the cost of a cup of coffee per day. This service helps middle income North Americans protect their rights....individuals who wouldn't ordinarily have access to the justice system because the cost is just too great. It used to make sense to walk away from protecting our rights because it would cost more to do so....but not any longer with Prepaid Legal Services. You can now check your rights first before you check your pocket book.
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Sharon Drew Responded on 2/8/2010


Social media sites such as LinkedIn provide general information on attorneys such as work history. In addition, I know that recruiters consider the recommendations that attorneys (and all members) receive from past colleagues, supervisors, etc. Asking for references from past clients won't work due to attorney-client confidentiality but you can use the tone and quality of references on LinkedIn as a starting point. Above all, talk to the attorney and find someone who you are comfortable with. Your rapport with your attorney should be just as smooth and easy as your rapport with your business team.
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