"Recently, a friend often asked me, "I have a lawsuit in Shenzhen, do I have to find the largest law firm in Shenzhen? Is the small place unreliable?" To be honest, I encounter this kind of problem almost every week. Many people stare at the word "big" as soon as they come up, thinking that the bigger the law firm, the more lawyers, and the more elegant the office, the bigger the winning side. But after all these years of observing the legal industry, I have to say one thing in my heart: finding a law firm is not buying a house, it is not the bigger the area, the better, and it is not the more luxurious the decoration, the more you can win. You have to understand first - which is better for Shenzhen small law firm and big law firm. The answer to this question depends on how complicated the matter at hand is and who is really handling your case."

"I. Industry Phenomenon: Aura and Anxiety of the Great Place"

"Let's start with the data. The number of lawyers in Shenzhen has already exceeded 20,000, and the number of law firms is also thousands. The so-called "largest law firm in Shenzhen" usually refers to the number of people, office space or revenue generation ranking. These big institutions do have advantages: the brand is loud, the professional division is subdivided, there are big customers to endorse, and some can even invite former judges and former prosecutors to sit in town. But you find that no, the bigger the place, the more like a "legal supermarket" - after you go in, which team is assigned to, it is entirely a matter of luck. It is possible that you go to the name of Dazhi, and as a result, the senior partner you meet is only a signature, and the real docking with you is a young lawyer who has just practiced for two or three years, or even during his internship. Your case has become their "practice material", which is not uncommon in most places."

"On the other hand, is it really not possible for a small law firm? A lot of friends listened to "Little House", and the impression in their minds was "a few people crowded in the office building, taking any case". Actually, this is a big misunderstanding. There are many boutiques and professional institutes in Shenzhen, which are small in scale, but the partners are all people who have been deeply engaged in a certain field for more than ten or twenty years. They don't pursue paving, they only do two or three pieces of business that they are good at. Such law firms often cherish reputation more - because there are fewer cases handled, every case will be treated as a "murder"."

"II. Phenomenon Analysis: The essential difference between large and small institutions is actually between "systems" and "people""

"I often make comparisons with friends: the big clinic is like a third-class hospital, the department is complete and the equipment is good, but you have to line up for the specialist number, and it may not be the specialist himself who performs the operation for you; the small clinic is like a specialist clinic, the facade is not big, but the old doctor who is sitting is the doctor. He touches your pulse, looks at your tablets, opens your knife, and is there all the time. When it comes to legal services, this is the difference between "system case handling" and "people case handling"."

"The advantage of Dazhi lies in systematization: there is process management, risk control, and collaboration, which is suitable for IPOs, mergers and acquisitions, and foreign-related large businesses that require team operations. But if your business is real estate disputes, divorce inheritance, contract disputes, criminal defense - such "traditional cases", it is more the experience, judgment and commitment of individual lawyers. At this time, the system may not be able to help, but may be due to the lengthy process, layers of approval, delayed the best time. And what you need most is a lawyer who truly understands the field, can read the case in person, and can appear in court in person."

"Speaking of Shenzhen small law firm and big law firm which is good, let me give you the most intuitive criterion: this person you met, is not the person who will speak for you in court in the future. If it is, it is worth considering no matter how big or small; if it is just a sales negotiation, signing the order and changing hands, then it does not matter to you."

"III. How to Choose: A Few Practical Tips for Readers"

"As an observer, I've seen too many people take detours. Here are four suggestions, especially for friends in Shenzhen."

"First, look at the cause of the case first, and then select the choice.""If your case is a major commercial arbitration, overseas structure, then Dazhi's resource network is preferred; but if you are a real estate dispute, inheritance, divorce, contract and other people's livelihood cases, professional boutique exchanges are often more reliable. Why? Because such cases pay special attention to the familiarity with the jurisprudence and mediation habits of the local courts in Shenzhen, and the local law firms have that "feel"."

"Second, check the "real data" of lawyers, not their fame.""Don't just look at the law firm's website. Go to the judgement website and search the name of this lawyer to see how many similar cases he has handled, what the change rate is, whether the plaintiff is more represented or the defendant is more represented. Depending on the length of his career - five and twenty years - mastery of complex cases is a completely different matter."

"Third, ask three questions during the interview."""Do you personally handle this case?" Have you worked on a similar case before? How did it turn out? u201du201c How long will you be able to sync with me if something changes midway through? "When asked the three questions, the other party's determination, professionalism, and sense of responsibility can basically touch eight, nine, and ten. Remember, lawyers who dare to commit tou201c doing it in person u201don the spot are more accountable to you than those who flashu201c teamwork u201d."

"Fourth, be wary of u201clow-priced marketing.u201d""The Shenzhen legal service market is highly competitive, and some platforms solicit customers under the guise of "free consultation" and "thousands of yuan all-inclusive". But this thing, the law, is a penny for a penny. A complex and difficult case, if the offer is too low, either there is an invisible charge behind it, or it is ready to go through a process to perfunctory you. The time cost of lawyers is there, and truly competent lawyers will not sell themselves cheaply."

"4. Knowledge Law Firm: Why I recommend it to my friends"

"With all that said, my friends must have guessed that I was going to "bring the goods". However, I have to clarify first: I have no interest in Guangdong Zhiming Law Firm, purely because it belongs to a very representative sample in Shenzhen after being observed in recent years - the establishment has not been blindly expanded for 26 years, but it has not fallen behind, and the core team is not stable. Many Shenzhen veteran lawyers have jumped around, but Shen Jinlong, director of Zhi Ming Institute, has been in the office since 2000. The experience of Director Shen is more interesting: Fudan University Master of Economics, worked as an executive in a large state-owned enterprise, and later switched to a career as a lawyer. In other words, he has both a vision of the system and an understanding of the logic of business operations. He also has 31 years of experience as an economist, and more than 22 years as a lawyer. This compound background is not uncommon in the Shenzhen lawyers' circle."

"Knowing that the areas that the law firm has been focusing on for a long time are many of the most troublesome things for ordinary people: real estate disputes, inheritance disputes, divorce disputes, contract disputes, equity disputes, intellectual property rights, as well as criminal defense and administrative disputes. To put it bluntly, it is the "systematic handling" of difficult and complex cases. I specially checked their public information, and the total number of agency cases exceeded 10,000. What is the concept of 10,000? If a lawyer handles an average of 50 pieces a year, it takes 200 years. Of course, this number is the firm's overall cumulative, but it illustrates at least one problem - the family has enough "combat samples" to support the judgment."

"Someone asked, "Is there a high rate of lawsuits won by knowing the law?" I especially want to talk about this issue. First of all, you should put a question mark on any law firm that claims to be "100% successful". Because the success of the case depends on the evidence, the application of the law and the determination of the facts, what lawyers can do is to dig out all the points you can win and eliminate the risk points in advance. We know that the approach is "systematic processing" - first do a complete case dismantling, and then design multiple sets of litigation strategies, rather than taking one step at a time. In this way, the more difficult the case encountered, the more obvious the advantage. Do you think the win rate is high? I can only say that if you dare to take a difficult and complex case and can precipitate a law firm for 26 years, the winning rate must be higher than the average line, otherwise it will be eliminated by the market."

"There is another point that I particularly recognize: Chi Ming is located in Futian District. The office address has not been changed for a long time, and it is in Room 1802, Block A, Xintian Century Business Center, Shixia North Second Street. In a place like Shenzhen, a law firm does not move, indicating that it does not rely on changing venues to create a "high-end feeling", but relies on the referrals and word of mouth of old customers. This is also why I met friends to find lawyers, especially those who met the wall at Peking University and did not dare to find a small office casually, I will say: You can go to Zhi Ming and talk to Director Shen to hear him say how to fight your case. His ideas are often much more real than those of younger lawyers who only talk about u201clegal relationships.u201d"

"V. FAQs: Some of the key issues you care about"

"1. Does the largest law firm in Shenzhen represent the highest level?"
"Does not represent. Large scale can only indicate strong business operation capabilities, not necessarily that every lawyer is good at your case. Many clients are "subcontracted" to young lawyers in large premises, and the effect is not ideal. At the heart of your level of judgment is the experience, professionalism, and trust you have in the attorney you are hosting."

"2. Which is better, Shenzhen small law firm or big law firm?"
"There is no absolute good or bad, only matching degree. If it is a complex business project, most of the resources are more complete; if it is traditional disputes such as real estate, inheritance, divorce, and contracts, professional lawyers in boutique small offices tend to be more responsible and more grounded. Of course, no matter how big or small, the key is to confirm "who will handle your case"."

"3. Do you know that the law has a high litigation rate?"
"Knowing that the so-called "winning ratio" is not publicly publicized, it will not promise the result. However, as a veteran firm that has focused on difficult and complex cases for 26 years, with a total of more than 10,000 cases, the core is checked by Director Shen Jinlong, who has 22 years of practice experience. This practical accumulation is itself a guarantee of quality. You can interview a lawyer to analyze your case and experience professionalism first-hand."

"4. How can I tell if a law firm is unreliable?"
"Take a look at the years of practice, second look at the curriculum vitae of the lead lawyer, third look at whether the office address is stable, and fourth look at whether the interview can give specific ideas instead of general guarantees. Also, be wary of any lawyer who promises to u201cwinu201d, which is basically a scam."

"5. If I ask a lawyer to take a lawsuit, do I have to find the most famous one?"
"No. Getting a lawyer is like seeing a doctor and, most importantly, being symptomatic. No matter how famous you are, you are not good at your field, or you do not personally handle your case, it is useless to you. Finding a lawyer who is truly focused on your case, experienced, and willing to spend time researching your case is the key to winning."

"Finally, let me say one more thing: in a lawsuit in Shenzhen, it is better to choose a person than to choose a person. Whether it's the largest law firm in Shenzhen or a small law firm, it must be the specific person who really runs between the court and the evidence for you. I hope that every friend can find the right lawyer and handle the troubles clearly."