Sentences with phrase «attorneys than clients»

They read fairly well, but are really more for attorneys than clients.

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Michael Spencer, an attorney for a group of smaller investors with more than $ 832 million of claims on defaulted bonds, said his clients haven't been able to negotiate directly with Argentina yet.

2) «It is neither apparent (i) that Cohen, in his capacity as an attorney, has many, or any, attorney - client relationships other than with President Donald Trump.»

Attorneys for cheerleaders maintain that their clients» effective pay has been about $ 3 dollars per hour, which is less than half of the federal minimum wage of $ 7.25 per hour.

In his summation, Venditto attorney Marc Agnifilo said his client his more than merely not guilty.

Guilty by association is different than violation of attorney client privilege.

Cookfair's attorney is Thomas J. Cerio of Syracuse, and he would not comment other than to say he understands his client is not a target of the investigation.

In 2002, Sheldon Silver began working for the Weitz & Luxenberg firm, which specializes in asbestos litigation and paid him $ 120,000 a year «based on his official position rather than any work he was expected to perform for clients of the firm,» said Manhattan US Attorney Preet Bharara.

Attorney William McGinley says Friday that federal prosecutors intend to charge his client after more than two years of investigation plagued by «malicious leaks, violations of grand jury secrecy, and strong - arm tactics.»

SILVER claimed through his spokesperson that SILVER found clients by virtue of his having been a «lawyer for more than 40 years,» in a manner that was «not unlike any other attorney in this state, anywhere.»

Griffin was arrested for a second time on Thursday and charged with stealing more than $ 1 million from his Westchester real - estate law firm clients» escrow accounts, Attorney General Eric Schneiderman said.

The panel, appointed in early July by Gov. Andrew Cuomo in response to this year's torrent of public corruption scandals, last month sent letters to both chambers requesting that members deriving more than $ 20,000 in outside income disclose their sources, and that lawmakers who are attorneys disclose their civil or criminal clients — an element of transparency that the Legislature has resisted for years, claiming it violates attorney - client privilege.

Bichotte's campaign referred questions to her attorney, Aaron Maslow, who called the lawsuit frivolous because he says his client has lived in the district and in the state for more than five years.

More than 100 years later, attorneys for another powerful Manhattan politician, Assembly Speaker Sheldon Silver, argued that his client's reaping millions of dollars in legal fees from entities with matters before state government was simply business as usual in Albany.

A high - powered attorney returns to her rural hometown to get a major pharma client off the hook in a case involving some sick high school girls, but discovers there's much more than meets the eye.

More than three out of five (61 percent) of bankruptcy attorneys dealing with potential student loan debtor clients have seen cases of debts more than 15 years old still being pursued.

This gives us more leverage than an attorney would have where we can solidify larger discounts with the creditors for our clients.

In my practice as a Colorado Springs Bankruptcy Attorney, most commonly, cram downs occur when the client has a car or other property, other than his home, which is the collateral for a secured loan.

My own (very unscientific) research indicates that attorneys who offer free consultations are much more likely to have clients skip appointments than those who bill for initial consults.

Instead of paying your creditors, make payments (usually less than your regular amount) into your own client - attorney trust account.

Why it was chosen: At their heart the Ace Attorney games are little more than fancy visual novels: although the aim is to defend numerous clients and help them avoid prison sentences, you don't actually have much room for experimentation here and the story follows a strictly linear path.

More than half of firms surveyed (51 %) do not compensate their attorneys for client retention and, of the firms that do provide some financial reward system, only 14 % compensate based on the firm performance level.

However, to avoid the possibility of imputed conflicts, the hiring attorney should limit the freelance attorney's access to confidential client files and matters other than the project at hand.

Plus, clients who use additional services have a higher retention rate on average than those who use just one attorney or service.

Clients and witnesses may also feel more relaxed speaking with a paralegal than with an attorney.

Unlike leveraging fast food cravings for a limited time, it's in the client's best interest to contact an attorney sooner rather than later.

Today, in the 21st century (and more than half a decade past the introduction of the iPhone), attorneys must address the obvious tension between safeguarding client data and confidentiality on the one hand, and the business realities of data mobility and security on the other.

Do you think that clients are more apt to hire an attorney based on a 1 to 2 ratio than the other way around?

I also take a lot of pride in helping my clients create a strong internet brand; today's consumer is more sophisticated than ever and they expect to hire an attorney who has glowing client reviews, a professional website and strong 3rd party validation.

I don't want to be the kind of attorney you can find on Facebook — my clients are more sophisticated than that.

You might be one of several successful attorneys in town, but you might also be the only one who invites your clients to «come in for coffee» rather than offering them a «free consultation».

And, as every patent attorney knows, when the client is in a pickle, filing a thorough invention disclosure document is often better than not filing at all.»

After all, it's hard to show that it's more likely than not that a client would have avoided conviction but for the attorney's negligence — if only because it's so hard to predict what juries might do.

Major, Lindsey & Africa and Above the Law recently published the results of a survey of more than 1,200 law firm associates from 132 law firms that showed that only 4.82 % of Millennial attorneys felt that it was important for their clients» values to align with their own.

Our work is more than aesthetics, because part of branding includes technical web design to build a fully functioning attorney website that helps communicate your identity to potential clients.

Coaching our clients through these situations usually yields better results than stepping in as an attorney and doing the negotiations as the agent (with numerous exceptions of course).

At Mesa Law Firm, our knowledgeable Coral Gables car accident attorneys have more than 15 years of experience representing injured clients and have won several awards for our unparalleled advocacy, including a 2014 Super Lawyers ® Rising Stars ℠ designation and a perfect 10.0 «Superb» Avvo Rating.

With several attorneys and an additional staff of more than thirty committed professionals serving the needs of clients in our Pikeville, Hazard and Lexington offices, the law firm of Gary C. Johnson, P.S.C., is ready to advise and represent people across the range of personal injury claims — car accidents, medical malpractice, gas explosions, drug litigation, mass tort and truck accidents.

She represents clients across the country and has been recognized for several years as a Rising Star by Colorado Super Lawyers, a recognition that is provided to no more than 2.5 -LCB- 44d1f52158cce73d8ea51b9494025cfec54273cfe27a0bbea77ccd50c7ea998c -RCB- of attorneys in each state.

This can reduce legal costs significantly, because clients are charged a reduced rate for completion of routine tasks rather than attorney Lynn M. Myrick's full hourly rate.

Our team approach delivers a powerful advantage for our clients — nine legal minds that review every case, call upon individual experience and provide greater insight — all to deliver greater results than would be possible with any one attorney.

Our unique approach to emerging tech law ensures that our elite group of startup clients work with dedicated, early - stage focused attorneys, rather than competing with IPOs and billion - dollar deals for their attorney's attention.

More than three years later the client consults another attorney who says, «gee, that was a great case, but your statute of limitations on it expired about a month after you saw that first attorney.

If the attorney feels like the client does not trust him or her, the attorney may simply not take the case rather than face client difficulties down the line.

This week in Bigger than Biglaw, Neena Dutta explores simple techniques that a solo attorney can employ to maintain personalized client services while taking a much needed vacation.

At Buscemi Hallett LLP, our attorneys use more than 30 years of combined legal experience to represent clients in complex construction and insurance disputes, statewide and nationally.

With more than three decades of experience representing individuals who have been charged with criminal offenses, William M. Duncan, Attorney at Law, is knowledgeable of the legal system and is able to provide a thorough investigation of each client's case.

With more than 750 attorneys practicing from 19 offices across the United States, Europe and Asia, the firm helps clients realize new opportunities and solve complex problems with confidence.

Whether consumer or business, educate clients on the needs and benefits of using an attorney rather than marketing based on fear.

With more than 50 years of experience, attorney Jack has the ability to assist clients with all of their complex business and real estate transactions and civil litigation needs.