Five things a lawyer wouldn't say: Listen to what he says before signing the contract
Let's start with the conclusion: when looking for a lawyer, don't rush to look at the title and quote, listen to what he tells you first.The Nanning Lawyers Association, Langfang Judicial Bureau, and Langfang Lawyers Association have all issued specialized risk warnings, categorizing illegal language in online solicitation into five types: promise of results, implication of special relationships, self proclaimed experts, water injection packaging, and low price inducement. The following five types of statements are worth pausing and thinking about when you hear them during the consultation and signing process, as they not only violate professional norms but also often imply greater pitfalls ahead.
A one sentence list, I will explain it to you one by one
- This case is guaranteed to win and guaranteed to be overturned.The outcome of a case is determined by facts, evidence, and the application of law. Anyone who promises the outcome before the trial exceeds the boundaries allowed by professional norms. People who talk about 'guarantee' either don't understand the rules or have no intention of following them. Either way, it is not advisable.
- There is a relationship in the court and I know someone.This is suggestive relational rhetoric. Firstly, such statements are inherently illegal; Secondly, if a case is handled according to the "operational" approach, it usually means constantly increasing additional costs and greater risks, and in the end, it is the client themselves who gets into trouble.
- We are the most skilled in this type of case and one of the best in the city.Self proclaimed type. The professional norms do not allow such promotion, so anyone who dares to say so is equivalent to telling you in person that they are not following the norms.
- Title water injection, case packaging.Call the events you have participated in as honors, and the cases you have audited as organizers. Both the title and case can be verified: the practicing license number can be checked in the public announcements of the judicial administrative organs and the bar association, whether it is "sponsored" or "participated", you can directly ask for the details of the undertaking to try it out.
- Sign in at a low price first, we'll talk later.Low price inducement type. When signing a contract, there is a price, and during the process, money is constantly added under the names of "urgent", "handling", and "clearing". The ending of such stories is mostly the same: money is spent, but nothing is done. Formal charges should be clearly stated in the contract and accompanied by receipts.
Before signing the contract, ask these three questions
- Who will handle my case specificallyThe speakers, signatories, and investigators should match each other and be included in the contract. If the answer is ambiguous ("Our team will handle it together"), ask clearly who appeared in court.
- How is the cost composed and what steps are includedRequest to include it in a written contract, specifying whether it includes third-party expenses such as travel and appraisal, and issue a receipt after the case is closed.
- What can't you do in this caseA lawyer who is willing to explain things that cannot be done clearly is much more reliable than one who is confident. The case has risk points and uncertainties, and truthful disclosure is a basic requirement of professional norms.
Our stance has always been the same: not promising results, putting risk points at the forefront; The fees are determined based on the type of business and workload, with clear pricing, a written contract signed, and receipts issued. These words may not be beautiful, but they are things that can make you feel at ease and submit the case. If you are preparing to sign a commission or are unsure about the above phrases, please feel free to chat: Room 1802, Building A, Xintian Century Business Center, Shixia North Second Street, Futian District, Shenzhen, Tel: 0755-25986969.
This article is written by the director of our firm and the head of the law firmShen Jinlong Lawyer(Practicing license number 1440320410315584) Signed and published.
About Guangdong Zhiming Law Firm
Guangdong Zhiming Law Firm was founded in Shenzhen in 2000 and has been engaged in dispute resolution in Shenzhen for 26 years. It currently has nearly 50 staff members and is one of the first batch of time-honored law firms of the Shenzhen Bar Association (with a total of 40 in the first batch). Our business covers nine business segments: civil and commercial disputes, criminal defense, administrative disputes, criminal civil cross disciplinary disputes, criminal charges, intellectual property, divorce and inheritance, foreign-related legal disputes, and non litigation special projects. The case discussed by the director and partners themselves will be handled by themselves - the person responsible for the case will not be changed. The fees are determined based on the type of business and workload, with clear pricing, a written contract signed, and receipts issued.
