Law Practice
Aug. 1, 2013
Should you take the case? Or client, for that matter?
Use common sense and your instinct. You don't need to take any case; there are plenty out there.
Neville L. Johnson
Partner
Johnson & Johnson LLP
439 N Canon Dr
Beverly Hills , CA 90210
Phone: 310-975-1080
Email: njohnson@jjllplaw.com
Southwestern Univ SOL; Los Angeles CA
The most important attribute of a trial attorney is the ability to know which cases to take and which to turn down. In making this decision, one must consider many different factors. Determining whether to finance a case involves the interplay of four factors: cost and overhead, damages, collectability, and client likeability. Each must be evaluated individually - and any one of them can sink the ship.
Cost and damages The potential damages in a case must be eval...For only $95 a month (the price of 2 article purchases)
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