Recently a client commented that he now recognizes the
difference between good lawyers and bad lawyers. Although there certainly are
“good” and “bad” lawyers out in the world, what the client was recognizing was
a difference in type of lawyer. There are lawyers and law firms, even the
so-called “boutique” firms that handle hundreds of cases simultaneously.
Typically these cases are more or less the same, where a few things are changed
depending on the facts. The way these firms make money is through volume. Other
firms handle a much smaller number of cases at any given time, but the cases
typically involve vexing legal or factual issues. The lawyer will likely have
to spend much more time sorting out these issues, developing strategy, and
making legal arguments. If you are used to working with a lawyer who handles
hundreds of cases simultaneously, you may be surprised by the attention you
receive from a firm that handles a smaller load of unique cases. This is not to
say that one lawyer is “good” and the other is “bad.” There are simply
different types of lawyers for different needs. When hiring a lawyer, look to
the kinds of work he or she does. Feel free to ask questions or ask to see
prior work. Try to understand what kind of lawyer you need, not just what area
of law applies to your situation.
In 419 welfare benefit plan and 412i cases most law firms
lose the case. They do not have experience with this specific area and they
learn on the job. The result is YOU do not get your money back. My side has
NEVER lost a case. My side has won both for the plaintiff and for the
defendant.
Lance Wallach, CLU, ChFC, CIMC, speaks and writes
extensively about financial planning, retirement plans, and tax reduction
strategies. He is an American Institute
of CPA’s course developer and instructor and has authored numerous best selling
books about abusive tax shelters, IRS crackdowns and attacks and other tax
matters. He speaks at more than 20 national conventions annually and writes for
more than 50 national publications. For
more information and additional articles on these subjects, visit www.vebaplan.com, www.taxlibrary.us,
lawyer4audits.com or call 516-938-5007
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