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Apr. 23, 2025
Choosing the right partner: Tips for lawyers, entrepreneurs and business leaders
See more on Choosing the right partner: Tips for lawyers, entrepreneurs and business leadersChoosing the wrong business partner can lead to costly and frustrating mistakes, but by paying close attention to their behavior, goals, values, and history, you can reduce risks and ensure a more successful and productive partnership.
Bill VanDeWeghe
arbitrator and mediator
JAMS
business/commercial, employment, professional liability, and trust and estate disputes
Picking the wrong partner can be an expensive, distracting and aggravating mistake.
Whether you are guiding clients as they start a business or are expanding your law practice, there are many things you can do to reduce the risks. This article highlights a few of them.
When advising a client who is selecting a partner for their business (or choosing a partner for your law practice), consider the following:
When they tell you what they are like as a professional an...
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