Section 5 - Working With Lawyers

How to prepare, what to ask, and how to make every paid hour count. 1. Choosing the Right Solicitor – What to look for and questions to ask. 2. Preparing for Your First Meeting – Documents and details to bring. 3. Explaining Your Story Efficiently – How to summarise clearly and save time. 4. Understanding Billing – Hourly rates, retainers, and fixed-fee options. 5. How to Manage Communication – When to email, call, or schedule meetings. 6. Keeping Meetings Focused – Sticking to what matters most. 7. When to Ask for a Barrister – What they add and how to brief them. 8. Red Flags & Resetting Expectations – When your legal team isn’t right. 9. How to Stay in Control – Remembering you’re the client, not the passenger. 10. Using Lawyers Efficiently – Letting them add additional value, not repeat the basics.