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Rant: Everyone says shop around for lawyers but I found the opposite works better
Honestly, I spent 3 weeks calling 12 different attorneys in my city about a contract dispute. Every single one quoted me between $350 and $500 an hour. Then I found a lawyer my buddy used 2 years ago for a similar thing, didn't even shop around, just hired him. He charged $275 an hour and got the whole thing settled in 2 months. I found this stat on a local bar association survey that said repeat clients actually pay 22% less than first-time shoppers. So all that advice about getting three quotes? I think it backfires because lawyers know they have to compete on price for new clients. Am I wrong here or has anyone else seen better rates by sticking with one attorney long term?
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barbara27813d ago
Man, that stat about repeat clients paying less makes perfect sense. Lawyers figure if you already trust them they don't have to lowball you to win the business. I've seen the same thing with contractors I hire for my shop - the ones I keep coming back to always cut me a break because they know I'm reliable.
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