Do ya have any of these?
I would add this to the list of “red flags” in terms of client selection along with obvious things like an individual who has fired or not paid 5 other lawyers before showing up on your doorstep. Of course this one isn’t always easy to sniff out, particularly since if you’re the attorney starting the case it would not be possible to know a client’s court tendencies.
But in thinking of several client matters I’ve dealt with over the years, there’s something too passionate or mentally imbalanced or just abnormal in the lifestyle of a non-lawyer who wants to come to court every month. I think it’s the “over” passion or mental irregularities that make these potential “red flags.” Flat-out, it’s not easy to deal with an irrational person.
Of course the above should be distinguished from the fact that the case IS HER CASE (not mine as just lawyer). And lawyer must communicate absolutely everything that’s going on and sending court orders, ect. But a case shouldn’t consume the life of a client (at least with civil litigation) and if it does, she may consume you!
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