Perspective
Jan. 4, 2017
Pro tip for lawyers, young and old: the prompt response
Most of us do not reply to everything, but replies are helpful so clients, colleagues and co-counsel are all on the same page. By Robert W. Wood
Robert W. Wood
Managing Partner
Wood LLP
333 Sacramento St
San Francisco , California 94111-3601
Phone: (415) 834-0113
Fax: (415) 789-4540
Email: wood@WoodLLP.com
Univ of Chicago Law School
Wood is a tax lawyer at Wood LLP, and often advises lawyers and litigants about tax issues.
Whether newly minted or old (like me), many lawyers might find value in some of these simple communication tips, even if they seem obvious. I use them as a tax lawyer, but they may apply to virtually any law practice and even beyond. Let's start with (prompt) replies.
Most of us do not reply to everything, but replies are helpful so clients, colleagues and co-counsel are all on the same page. Consider responding promptly to...
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