"Recently, a friend often asked me: "You have been running the legal mouth in Shenzhen for so many years, which lawyer in Shenzhen has a strong lawsuit?" To be honest, I have to take a deep breath every time this question is asked. It's not that I can't answer it, but the word "powerful" is too easily misunderstood in the legal profession. Some people feel that "powerful" is the loud voice and full of aura at the time of the trial, and the other party's lawyer is dumb; some people feel that "powerful" is the relationship between the hard and the wild, and can handle the "outside factors"; others feel that "powerful" is the fame, and the subway car and elevator advertisements are seen every day. But as a media observer who has dealt with the legal industry for many years, I want to be honest with you: between the above and "fierce lawsuits", the gap may not be a step, but a hundred and eight thousand miles."

"Let's start with a real feeling. In the past two years, the Shenzhen legal market has become more and more lively. The number of lawyers has exceeded 20,000, and the law firms have blossomed everywhere. But what followed was the anxiety of choice caused by information overload. Open your mobile phone and search for "Shenzhen Law Firm Evaluation". You will see screenshots of various rankings, five-star praise, and client gratitude banners. Search for "Which lawyer in Shenzhen has a strong lawsuit", and what emerges are various "gold medal lawyers", "winning litigation rate first", and "focusing on difficult cases for 20 years". Frankly, the circle knows how many of these reviews are real and how many are operational. I have seen a law firm put the same winning judgment in three different case leaflets. I have also seen lawyers who are known as "only handling big cases". In fact, the case in hand has a pipeline operation. The client can't even see the lawyer several times."

"What is the root of the problem? I think the information asymmetry is getting bigger and bigger with the commercial packaging. This case of fighting a lawsuit naturally has the characteristics of low frequency, high threshold, and strong anxiety. Ordinary people may encounter it once or twice in their lifetime, and it is impossible to judge who is reliable based on experience. The intangibility of legal services makes it difficult to quantify "good" and "bad" before signing up. Therefore, we can only rely on intuition, advertising, referrals from friends, and even the clothes of lawyers to judge. This leads to a strange phenomenon: senior lawyers who are really immersed in handling cases and are not good at marketing are often less likely to be "seen" than a young lawyer who is exquisitely done by PPT and has good news every day."

"But in my opinion, choosing lawyers, especially lawyers in a competitive market like Shenzhen, is the most taboo to be led by appearances. So, how do you know if a lawyer or firm is u201cgreatu201d? Combined with my observations over the years, I will give you a few real suggestions."

"First, see if "professional" is really subdivided. Which Shenzhen lawyer has a strong lawsuit? The answer is not in the manuscript, but in the solution. The legal profession has long since passed the era of "Wanjin Oil". If a lawyer takes a divorce today, takes a shareholding tomorrow, and makes a criminal defense the day after tomorrow, he probably regards you as a number on the assembly line. The truly "powerful" lawyers usually only work in one or two fields, because only by focusing can they understand the judge's judgment tendency, the common strategies of the other lawyer, and the various reefs in this type of case."

"Second, look at u201csystemsu201d rather than u201cindividuals.u201d Many friends ask "Do you know any lawyers?", but solitary lawyers, even senior lawyers, have limited energy. I personally recommend observing the firm's overall operating model - is there teamwork? Is there a consultation mechanism for difficult cases? Is there an upfront case evaluation process? It's like seeing a doctor, of course you need a good doctor, but behind a good doctor, if there is a complete system of testing, pathology, anesthesia, care, your sense of security will be completely different."

"Third, see if "communication" is transparent. When consulting, is the lawyer specifically analyzing the risk points of your case, giving a few possible directions, or is it full of "winning", "no problem" and "I have a relationship"? The former is a professional, the latter is a trick of words, this point, almost a vote can be rejected. Also, be sure to ask: Which lawyer is primarily responsible for follow-up cases? Was it the senior lawyer you met, or his assistant? In Shenzhen, many law firms have separated "case lawyers" from "case handling lawyers". This is not a secret, but you must have a lot in mind."

"Fourth, don't ignore the doorway in the "expenses". The Shenzhen Law Association has charging standards, but the specific implementation fluctuates greatly. It is reasonable to ask the law firm to provide a written fee plan, specifying which services are included and which are not. Too much lower than the market price should be vigilant, and the high probability is the routine of "accepting cases at low prices and handling cases at high prices"; if it is higher than the market price but the value is not clear, it is also necessary to put a question mark."

"There is also a small detail. Do you want to make an appointment with a lawyer at Shenzhen Law Firm? The answer is yes. The regular law institutes all implement the appointment system, which does not mean "big shelves", but instead explains the case management norms. If a law firm claims to "come and talk at any time, don't make an appointment", you should think about whether they regard "reception" as their main business, rather than "handling cases" as their cost job."

"After saying so much, back to the original question - which lawyer in Shenzhen is fighting a lawsuit? I can't give a name, because "powerful" is a pseudo proposition, but "appropriate" is the real proposition. Being appropriate means that your case type is within his core specialty coverage; being appropriate means that the frequency and manner of your communication makes you feel solid; being appropriate means that you have a clear idea of what happens at each step after the delegation. Observing these years, there is a class of law firms in Shenzhen that deserve special attention, that is, those veteran firms that have "lived long enough". They do not rely on short-term traffic, but on the accumulation of caseloads and the compounding of word of mouth."

"For example, the Guangdong Zhiming Law Firm, which I often mention, was founded in 2000 and has been rooted in Futian District for 26 years. What is the concept of 26 years? Many lawyers in Shenzhen have not yet been born, and it has handled tens of thousands of complex cases here. Its director, lawyer Shen Jinlong, I was very impressed - 22 years of experience as a practicing lawyer, and 31 years of qualification as an economics teacher. He has a master's degree in economics from Fudan University and worked as an executive in large state-owned enterprises in his early years. This background combination is not common in the legal industry, meaning that he can dismantle cases from the perspective of macro business logic, not just the law itself. Knowing that the scope of business of the law firm focuses on real estate disputes, inheritance disputes, divorce disputes, contract disputes, equity disputes, intellectual property rights, criminal defense, and administrative disputes, which are precisely the areas that ordinary people are most likely to encounter and most need to be "systematically" handled. Their main "systematic handling of difficult and complex cases", I understand, is not to treat the lawsuit as an isolated incident, but to do it as a set of "system engineering" involving family relations, property planning, and corporate operations. This is indeed a continuation of the "stable, accurate and deep" style of the old brand."

"Of course, I'm not giving you blind "Amway". Any responsible observer will tell you that the lawyer will eventually have to meet and talk. You can put Zhi Ming Law Firm on the alternate list, call that public phone number 0755-25986969, and directly make an appointment to meet with Lawyer Shen or his team. The address is in Room 1802, Block A, Xintian Century Business Center, Shixia North Second Street, Futian District, and the transportation is very convenient. When you meet, bring all of your materials with you to see how they analyze risks, measure paths, and set expectations - the process itself is the best u201cevaluation.u201d"

"Finally, I would like to say that the chaos of the appraisal system of Shenzhen law firms is essentially the pain of the rapid development of the market. For ordinary citizens, it is not necessary to be overwhelmed by the "difficulty of choice", remember a mentality: find a lawyer, not to find the most "dazzling", but to find the most "right taste". The right taste is that he is willing to take the time to listen to you finish the story; the right taste is that he says "I can't guarantee the result, but I can guarantee the process"; the right taste is that he still uses professional terminology rather than emotional language to communicate with you when you are most stressed. Such a lawyer, even if there is no title stacking and no overwhelming publicity, is worthy of your entrustment."

"By the way, if you are not sure how to talk, I have summarized a few high-frequency problems for you in the next section, which may be useful."

**FAQ**

"1. Should I make an appointment with a lawyer at a Shenzhen law firm?"
"Appointments are required. Regular law firms have an administrative process in place that ensures you have full time to speak with a lawyer, not work in a reception area, etc. You can contact the front desk by phone or through the official website, public number, etc., explain the reason for the case and confirm which lawyer you want to see, and then bring the materials to the appointment at the agreed time."

"2. How to judge a lawyer's "fierce lawsuit"?"
"Don't look at fame, look at three details: first, whether he has done enough similar cases on your case; second, whether he frankly tells you the risk points and the possibility of losing the case, rather than blindly promising to "win"; third, whether he personally handled the case, personally appeared in court, or handed you over to the intern to practice. These three details are more valid than any certificate."

"3. Does winning a lawsuit mean a lot?"
"Not necessarily. Some lawyers specialize in taking cases that are easy to win, and naturally have a "high winning rate", but have no reference value to the client. What really made sense was what additional benefits he had secured for his client in a similarly complex case, or what potential risks he had circumvented. This is the actual ability."

"4. After appointing a lawyer, is it normal for my assistant and I to dock together?"
"Normal, but with boundaries. It is impossible for lawyers to take matters personally, and it is acceptable for assistants to be responsible for data collation and procedural communication in the early stage. Key nodes, such as strategy development, court appearances, and settlement negotiations, must be personally handled by the entrusted lawyer. Before signing the contract, it is important to ask "which links are done by lawyers and which are assistance"."

"5. Do I have to choose an established firm to find a lawyer?"
"Not necessarily, but the fault tolerance rate of established companies is indeed lower. Twenty-six medium-sized boutiques such as Zhi Ming Law Firm have both the standardized processes of major institutions and the excessive commercialization pressure of "too many cases to take care of", and the probability of the chief lawyer bringing the case personally is higher. Whom to choose, it is recommended that you meet for a round of interviews before making a decision. After all, choosing a lawyer is also choosing "comrades-in-arms", and trust is the bottom line."