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24 Mar, 2024 by Nick miller
Was polite and help me with my questions and are looking into my situation
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17 Mar, 2024 by Lori burns
My attorney I had or have is awesome.
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16 Jan, 2024 by Freedaddyflex gaming
Never can get help when I really need it
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09 Feb, 2024 by Tony
14 Dec, 2023 by Theblackjoanrivers
Called here on two differebt days woman answer phone on day 1 take my short story takea my numbers says she will have her call me back an nothing. Day 2 called back same thing short story take my info no call i have a civil rights lawsuit an these office is playing weird games so dont waste your time here i can see not this isnt a law firm that stands on buissness another bad business in davenport
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13 Dec, 2019 by Smiles smiles
17 Apr, 2024 by Anonymous
Hard Pass. Here is what i opined after a brief initial consulatation,..
In one corner, you have the Lawyers who are scholars, writers, logical, rational minds who genuinely find the philosophy and application of law enjoyable. These lawyers respect the rule of law, and understand why maintaining its utmost integrity is important for the justice system. These are the lawyers that protect their integrity and refrain from making frivolous or specious arguments for the sake of protecting their client’s interests. These lawyers engage with their colleagues and judges respectfully, maintain humility about the aspects of the law they don’t know, and work hard for the sake of maintaining a stable justice system. These lawyers actually give a f*ck about the tremendous responsibility that has been placed on their shoulders. Without honest lawyers, our system would fail. It arguably is failing as we speak, but i digress.
In the other corner, you have William E. Robak, the greedy, soulless type who believes that winning is the reason for living. This lawyer is very common, because the profession attracts a high percentage of psychopathic, narcissistic characters. Some lawyers believe it is their job to manipulate, obfuscate, and generally help their clients get away with stuff. They take pleasure in filing motions after motions to clog up the justice system, and they take pleasure in billing their clients hundreds of dollars an hour in pursuit of a case that they will not win. These lawyers give everyone else a bad name because there are so dang many of them.
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13 Oct, 2023 by William
Unfortunately, anyone can post anything on the internet, even non-clients such as this person. We do encourage clients to visit our office website which contains actual reviews by actual clients. We attempt to provide quality legal services for a fair price. Be kind to your friends and neighbors. Well wishes.
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29 Sep, 2017 by Anonymous
I consulted this attorney and concluded he's a psychopath and did not hire him. He bragged at having screwed over his own mother, brother, and naive small town chums who'd cheered for him when he played football.. There used to be a name for people like him but he left me reeling with disgust at his lack of ethics.
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08 Feb, 2024 by Cody
Gregory Landry is an absolute joke, he took on my case acting enthusiastically about it and getting my hopes up with everything he was saying, I was extremely detailed on my case and had sent him everything I had as evidence before signing with him. To find out he had no experience in the area of my case just to tell him days later after me doing my own research and finding out some info about my case and the laws around it, when I sent it to him he was not aware of that law and then days later with no word dropped my case acting like it was my fault for not being detailed when I was extremely detailed about it. What a joke of a lawyer getting my hopes up, acting like he could help me only for me to find out he had no experience in my area and did nothing but waste my time when I could of been consulting a lawyer that knows what they're doing. Stay in personal injury bud and don't be a waste of others time and then act like its their fault that you were uneducated with no knowledge in
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11 Jul, 2014 by James
Very competent and attentive to my needs as a client. Ethical and knew the law in my case. Went out of his way to keep me informed on all aspects of my case.
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07 Dec, 2022 by Kz nft
Asked to pay to get case prosecuted, would not listen tmor offer a time to hear, only cared about their income.
County attorneys are paid by the county these things listed are part of their standard job.
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25 Aug, 2020 by Maria sanchez
04 Feb, 2021 by Jeremy
I am from Illinois and went to College at Central. In 2017 I got a ticket in Pella. I hired Wes to make sure my license would not get suspended and insurance would not go up. I wanted to plea not guilty. He advised if we moved court date past my 21st birthday it would not be suspended in Illinois. We moved the court date back and I plead guilty. A few months later I get notice my license is suspended for 60 days because I got tickets within 24 months of each other. His excuse was "I saved you from one suspension instead of 2." and suggested that I should have known about the 2nd potential suspension. (If I knew this, I would have no need to hire him) Four years late I am still having to pay higher insurance rates because of this. If you are from out of state, do not use Wesley.
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08 Nov, 2017 by Joy milby
Wes handled my divorce very efficiently, and with great integrity. He kept me updated, telling me what I needed to know when I needed to know information. He helped me be completely prepared for hearings which gave me so much peace and ease under very horrible circumstances. He was kind, caring and offered options, outcomes and guidance all along the way. The costs, expectations, and most likely outcomes were accurate - no surprises. Other lawyers I consulted with came across aggressive and offered outcomes far exceeding what was fair and likely possible. He was able to represent me in a way that achieved all our goals and thus meeting (and even exceeding) my needs and expectations. He and his staff were very attentive - always returning my calls, emails and concerns with quick and thorough attention. I had complete confidence that I was being represented in the best ways possible.
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23 Dec, 2022 by Ross peterson
Always been helpful with all things legal…. tax prep, IRS disputes, property, and adoption!
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29 Jun, 2021 by Bridie whaley
29 Nov, 2023 by Karla nachazel
Don was a real good lawyer for me when I went through my divorce in 1997. He treated me real good. Best lawyer I were had.
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29 May, 2018 by Truth seeker
This guy will rip you off. Him and his wife are both scammers who only care about money. Steer clear!!!
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12 Oct, 2020 by Morgan hinderaker
06 Aug, 2020 by Customer review
As a lawyer she did what was needed in the past, however her recent ability to do so is questionable. Her sharp, blunt and indignant reactions have been taken as such. Her responses to previous reviewers, shows her chagrinned emotions. My suggestion is to go else where unless you want to be treated as a door mat.
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26 May, 2020 by Sarah dale
I did a phone conference with Robyn Huss rudest lawyer I ever talked to in my life! It was like she was for my ex! I wouldn't recommend her if she was the last lawyer on earth. Very rude and unprofessional!
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21 Apr, 2023 by Erik s.
04 Dec, 2021 by Alex wells
18 May, 2019 by Tosha skolnik
Failed to bust my union
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21 Apr, 2023 by Erik s.
04 Dec, 2021 by Alex wells
18 May, 2019 by Tosha skolnik
Failed to bust my union
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21 Apr, 2023 by Erik s.
04 Dec, 2021 by Alex wells
18 May, 2019 by Tosha skolnik
Failed to bust my union
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21 Apr, 2023 by Erik s.
04 Dec, 2021 by Alex wells
18 May, 2019 by Tosha skolnik
Failed to bust my union
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21 Apr, 2023 by Erik s.
04 Dec, 2021 by Alex wells
18 May, 2019 by Tosha skolnik
Failed to bust my union
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21 Apr, 2023 by Erik s.
04 Dec, 2021 by Alex wells
18 May, 2019 by Tosha skolnik
Failed to bust my union
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21 Apr, 2023 by Erik s.
04 Dec, 2021 by Alex wells
18 May, 2019 by Tosha skolnik
Failed to bust my union
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21 Apr, 2023 by Erik s.
04 Dec, 2021 by Alex wells
18 May, 2019 by Tosha skolnik
Failed to bust my union
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21 Apr, 2023 by Erik s.
04 Dec, 2021 by Alex wells
18 May, 2019 by Tosha skolnik
Failed to bust my union
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21 Apr, 2023 by Erik s.
04 Dec, 2021 by Alex wells
18 May, 2019 by Tosha skolnik
Failed to bust my union
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21 Apr, 2023 by Erik s.
04 Dec, 2021 by Alex wells
18 May, 2019 by Tosha skolnik
Failed to bust my union
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21 Apr, 2023 by Erik s.
04 Dec, 2021 by Alex wells
18 May, 2019 by Tosha skolnik
Failed to bust my union
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02 May, 2024 by Kevin yoder
08 Jul, 2023 by Hd luers
Buyers Attorney (Craig) failed to meet the contracted terms I had signed.
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29 Apr, 2023 by Jan wagenknecht
Had some help over the phone from Craig, it was a traumatic time and we will get through it, appreciate the staff.
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02 Oct, 2024 by Caden flanagan
14 May, 2024 by Del jones
14 May, 2024 by Cassie booth
Take Biden and his family out‼️ You’re doing a great job 🤩🤩
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03 Feb, 2019 by Anonymous
when my son got murdered in 2004 i was so lds that i wanted only and lds lawyer. he met me in omaha. that was nice. he thought there was a big wrongful death suit.
in the end he was not competent to handle the estate and quit leaving me hanging and sending me a bill for $10,000.00...yes, i said 10grand. he billed me more than the estate had in it.
i was in shock over my son's death and he wrote me a letter telling me it wasn't his fault my son basically got himself killed. what a nice mormon guy.
well, he may have gotten off the hook with Irina but i found his bishop and he was very nice. he told me to send him a copy of the bill and that took care of that.
he has no morals but i didn't know at the time that mormon lawyers are just like the non-mormon ones.
i was able to find another lawyer that charged me a couple of hundred dollars to do a lot of work and get my grandson some money too. that lawyer knew i had already been almost robbed so he was very nice charging so little which he did take out of the estate, but it was nothing.....for sure not 10K...he probably goes to the temple in omaha. maybe even after the consultation.
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11 Jan, 2017 by Irina
Mr Widdison finalized my divorce. He got the job done, but I don't see who would't - it was an easy case. However, the final invoice somehow turned out to be twice as much as initially discussed. Every attempt made to clarify the bill was dismissed. It's not about the money, it's about the moral character and his approach. Please be aware when making decision of appointing him to represent your interests. Research him, there is quite an interesting reading out there. Google Application of Widdison SD. I should have done a more thorough research before making my choice, that would have saved me a lot of headache.
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05 Jan, 2017 by Walker
I came to Widdison Law Firm with a complex product liability case which included governmental negligence and devastating work related injuries leaving me permanently disabled. Mr. Widdison fought hard for me during the worst part of my life and helped me to recover physically and financially. Thank you Hal!
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11 Jun, 2022 by Anonymous
I see this is a common theme here, so if you want in on a lawsuit against Steve, contact me at
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24 May, 2022 by Sabrina
Stephen Fieweger is amazing! He won my case in less than 2 months. My old lawyer took 2 years. He was so easy to work with. I am eternally grateful to have such a great person on my side. He always returned calls and answered any questions. He worked very hard on my case and knew exactly what he was doing.
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15 Oct, 2021 by Lisa
Mr. Fieweger was highly recommended to me. I was not disappointed. He was well versed, communicated effectively, and was able to resolve my issue fairly. His charming and quirky secretary's warmth and kindness will not soon be forgotten. I hope to never need another lawyer, but if I do I will definitely choose him again.
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22 Oct, 2024 by Dc x
The lady who answers the phone lacks professionalism and does not provide a good impression, so I stopped right there and decided not to move forward.
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22 Dec, 2023 by Tatelynn bratland
I would put zero stars if it would let me. but mmm where do i start? definitely NOT a place I would recommend to anyone. she was uncompassionate, rude & snotty to me. didn’t wanna believe what I had to say about MY situation that I WAS IN. because she works for the dude that supposedly “served me”. witch is a complete lie. so i’m just saying if you think about going, i wouldn’t. no point in having a lawyer that’s supposed to be on your side not even believe what you have to say when your literally telling the truth & have proof to back it all up.
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31 Mar, 2023 by Wayne hall
Always a positive experience.
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19 Aug, 2020 by Anonymous
I retained Peter Berger for up to and including trial if it went that far. Mr. Berger told me he thought I had a 75% chance of acquittal at trial.
When it came time to plea bargain, the prosecutor offered a lesser felony including being added to the sex offender registry. Peter told me they might bargain for a misdemeanor but they'd stick to the registry. When I told him that being on the registry was a hard no, he went back and negotiated.
Next the prosecutor offered a alford plea to the same felony, without the sex offender registry. I told Peter no -- If getting off the registry was the harder negotiation, I wasn't going to take a felony.
The prosecutor came back with an offer for two misdemeanors, no sex offender registry.
Let me take a time out to state that to this day, I believe myself innocent. I can't discuss specifics of the case due to a 5 year no contact order.
So with that in mind, I had to think about it. do I risk the "25% chance of hung jury or guilty verdict" or do I take the misdemeanors.
At this point, on the phone, Peter Berger made it clear that if I chose to go to trial, he would no longer represent me.
To be fair - and the only reason I gave two stars on this review, I had already made my decision before his statements. I would bite the bullet and take the two misdemeanors.
I waited two years until the moment my probation expired to make this complaint. I will never get over this, it haunts me daily, and in particular I cannot let his threat stand without trying to make sure the world knows what they are getting in to when they consider retaining Peter Berger.
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27 Nov, 2018 by Anonymous
I hired mr Berger to represent me in a federal charge. He come to the jail and saw me twice. He wouldn’t answer my calls. When I did talk to him at the jail. It was him talking and you listening and you didn’t shed a tear or he was leaving. He would brag about his high profile murder case he had in Omaha and how i needed him to represent me. I wouldn’t suggest mr Berger
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22 Feb, 2024 by Melissa kunaschk
*Friend is now in jail because of Dircks* = Friend went to court date on 2/16/24 and Dircks NEVER showed up!! Friend is now serving on a Violation of Probation that my friend already served for his OWI and case was dismissed on 1/19/24. If Dircks had ACTUALLY shown up, my friend wouldn't have been put in jail!!
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07 Aug, 2023 by Gayann wright
Lost a will
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01 May, 2021 by All creatures
Never return calls
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11 Mar, 2014 by Tom
He not only ran up 4x the bills he should have. He did not accomplish anything for my daughter. He did suceed in haveing a judgment against my daughter for 16 k. Has harrassed our family and we had to spend 5k fixing the mess he made.
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23 Feb, 2013 by Terry
Could only listen to his side.I was always wrong in his eyes.Never felt I could talk to him,because I would be wrong in anything I said anyways. And if I did talk to explain my thought or feelings about my case,he would blow up and would use rude word at me.
I don't deserve that...I don't want anyone else to have a Attorney that you respect to talk to you,to help you and listen,and treat you like this. I was always truthful with him,and he does this to me. I went to him for help and to trust to help me...but I was afraid of him,each time I had to go talk with him,I would be treated the same.
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25 Nov, 2022 by Anonymous
I WAS LOOKING FOR A ATTORNEY AND CAME ACROSS SHEETS,MY WIFE HIRED THIS GUY BEFOR SHE PASSED AWAY,AND SHE SAID HE WAS A LOUSY ATTORNEY....
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14 Nov, 2019 by Stephanie
Contacted James Sheets in 2018 because I was having a landlord tenant dispute, i met him we talked signed a agreement I gave him a 1000.00 flat fee I was originally asking for 1200.00 for damages and unpaid rent, James SUGGESTED we make her pay rent until her lease expire which was december 2018,he filed it call me said we had to meet befor court we did I showed him a box of evidence that we needed for court I had 4 copies...to make it short James allowed the tenant to lie under oath and when I nudged him that she was lieing I had evidence in tex messages James refuse to pick up my evidence and submit it to the court, instead he told me to shhhhh he cant hear me and them at the same time this man turned a simple case into a night mare and refused to take responsibility for his misrepresentation...James didnt know what to do after we lost so he found me another attorney which cost me more money for a appeal we lost the appeal because they wouldnt allow the evidence that james was suppose to submit at the first court hearing into evidence and now I have a 8000.00 judgement on me and 4000.00 outta pocket, James refuse to take responsibility for his misrepresentations
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What a Business Lawyer Can Do for You
A business lawyer provides critical legal guidance and support to entrepreneurs, startups, and established businesses. Whether you are forming a new company, drafting contracts, or navigating complex regulations, a business attorney ensures you are legally protected and operating within the law. They can also help prevent legal disputes or represent you in negotiations, transactions, or lawsuits that arise during the course of business operations.
Business lawyers have expertise in areas such as business formation, contract law, intellectual property, employment law, mergers and acquisitions, and corporate governance. They ensure that your business is compliant with relevant laws and help mitigate risks that could threaten your company's success.
When Should I Hire a Business Lawyer?
Hiring a business lawyer is essential at various stages of business development, including:
- Forming a business: When deciding on the best structure for your company (LLC, corporation, partnership, etc.), a lawyer can guide you through the registration and compliance process.
- Drafting contracts: If you need contracts for employees, partners, suppliers, or clients, a lawyer ensures these documents are legally sound and in your best interest.
- Mergers, acquisitions, or dissolutions: If you are buying, selling, or dissolving a company, legal counsel is critical to avoid costly mistakes.
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- Resolving disputes: Whether it's contract disagreements, intellectual property infringement, or employment issues, a business lawyer helps mediate, negotiate, or litigate on your behalf.
What Does a Business Lawyer Do?
Business lawyers provide a wide range of services that cater to different legal needs of a business. They can:
- Help you choose the best legal structure for your business.
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- Ensure regulatory compliance with local, state, and federal laws.
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- Handle mergers, acquisitions, and business sales, ensuring all legal paperwork is in order.
- Resolve disputes through negotiation, arbitration, or litigation.
How Are Business Lawyers Paid?
Business lawyers typically charge either by the hour or on a flat-fee basis, depending on the complexity of the work. Common payment structures include:
- Hourly rates: The lawyer charges based on the time spent working on your case. Rates vary depending on the lawyer's experience and location.
- Flat fees: For certain tasks, such as incorporating a business or drafting a standard contract, a lawyer may offer a flat fee.
- Retainer: Some businesses may hire a lawyer on retainer, paying a fixed amount each month to have ongoing access to legal services.
The payment structure is often discussed during an initial consultation so you can choose the one that best suits your business needs and budget.
How Much Does a Business Lawyer Cost?
The cost of hiring a business lawyer depends on factors such as:
- The complexity of the legal issue: More complex matters, like mergers or intellectual property disputes, typically cost more than routine tasks like contract drafting.
- The lawyer's experience and location: More experienced lawyers or those in larger cities often charge higher fees.
- The nature of the billing arrangement: Hourly rates can range from $150 to $1,000 or more, depending on the lawyer's expertise. Flat fees are usually available for simpler matters like forming an LLC or drafting a standard contract.
It's essential to discuss fee structures upfront to avoid surprises.
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Before hiring a business lawyer, ask the following questions during your consultation:
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Do you have experience in my specific industry?
Industry-specific knowledge can be crucial, especially in highly regulated fields like healthcare or finance.
How to Check the Credibility of a Business Lawyer
To ensure you're hiring a reputable business lawyer:
- Check state bar association records: Verify that the lawyer is in good standing and has no disciplinary actions against them.
- Look for client reviews or testimonials: Online reviews, testimonials, or word of mouth from other business owners can provide insight into the lawyer's reliability and effectiveness.
- Ask for references: A credible lawyer should have satisfied clients who can vouch for their services.
- Check professional memberships: Membership in respected legal organizations (such as the American Bar Association or a local business lawyer association) can signal credibility.
- Review their website and professional profile: A well-established lawyer typically has a professional website showcasing their areas of expertise, credentials, and case success.
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To make the most out of your first consultation with a business lawyer, prepare the following:
- A description of your business and its structure: This will help the lawyer understand your legal needs.
- Any current contracts or agreements: If you're seeking contract advice, bring copies of existing contracts.
- A list of legal issues or concerns: Be ready to discuss any potential legal challenges, such as regulatory compliance, disputes, or transactions.
- Financial documents: If applicable, bring financial records related to the legal matter you're seeking help with.
- Questions about fees and billing: Ensure you understand the lawyer’s payment structure and fees upfront.
By preparing these materials, you can ensure that your first meeting with a business lawyer is productive and informative.
