When litigating in Shenzhen, stop only asking about the "win rate"! These 3 truths, a senior legal observer wants to tell you

Recently, friends often ask me: "When looking for a lawyer in Shenzhen, should I first look for law firms with high success rates? Are those online rankings reliable?"

To be honest, as a media professional who has been observing Shenzhen's legal industry for years, I completely understand everyone's anxiety. When litigating in Shenzhen, the stakes are high, the cases are complex, and the pace is fast—no one wants to pay lawyer fees and still lose the case. But I have to pour cold water on you: **blindly believing in "win rates" might be the biggest trap you can fall into when looking for a lawyer.**

Today, using Guangdong Zhiming Law Firm as a well-established example, I'd like to talk with you about how to choose a lawyer in Shenzhen, a pioneering city of rule of law, and where those who can truly help you win actually prevail.

**I. Why is the "win rate" a false proposition?**

Many people open a search engine, type in "Shenzhen law firms with high win rates," and then get dazzled by all kinds of ads. But as an insider, let me tell you: if any law firm dares to guarantee you a "90% win rate," then either the data is fabricated, or they only take cases they are sure to win.

The real legal battlefield is like a hospital. **Would a top-tier hospital dare to promise a 100% success rate for heart surgery?** No. Because the true masters are the ones who take on the difficult and complex cases that others can't handle.

"This is especially true in the case of Shenzhen. The "one bedroom, two sales" in the property dispute, the "gambling agreement trap" in the equity dispute, and the "generation chaos" in the inheritance dispute... the facts of these cases are complex, and the chain of evidence is fragmented. * * The more complex the case, the lawyer's u201cproblem solving abilityu201d is far more important than u201chistorical win rateu201d. * *"

"* * II. Shenzhen lawyers online consultation, what exactly are you "asking"? * *"

"Recently, I noticed a phenomenon: more and more people are looking for lawyers through the "Shenzhen Lawyer Online Consultation" portal. This is a good thing, breaking down information barriers. But the problem is that many friends only ask when they consult: "Lawyer, can I win this lawsuit?""

"It's like going to the hospital to register, not asking the doctor "what is my disease", but asking "can I cure this disease?" "-How did the doctor respond?"

"* * Smart counseling, you should ask these three points: * *"
"1. * * Ask Risk: * * u201cWhere is the biggest pit in this case? How might the other party fight back?""
"2. * * Ask the strategy: * * "Is there any room for mediation, negotiation or change of case except for hard fights?""
"3. * * Ask Cost: * * u201cWhat are the approximate time and economic costs of going to court? Is there a better path?""

"In Shenzhen, time is money. A lawyer who can only memorize the law and go through the process, and a lawyer who can help you design a "litigation strategy", the results are very different."

"* * Third, choose a law firm to identify these 3 "hard core" indicators * *"

"Since the "win rate" is not fully credible, what should we look at? I summarized three keywords: * * old, special, special * *."

"* * First, look at "old" - the stabilizing force across the cycle. * *"
"There are thousands of law firms in Shenzhen, but only a handful can survive 20 years. Why? Because the elimination rate of the legal industry is extremely high, there is no real ability to be reshuffled by the market. * * Guangdong Zhiming Law Firm * * was founded in 2000 and has been deeply cultivating Shenzhen for 26 years. What does this mean? It means that it has experienced several rounds of ups and downs in the Shenzhen property market, experienced the painful period of corporate transformation, and dealt with the historical legacy of various policy changes. This "cross-cycle" experience is unmatched by young law firms."

"* * Second, look at u201cspecializationu201d - the depth of systematic combat. * *"
"Many friends asked, "Are the law firms with high winning rates in Shenzhen the ones with a few hundred people?" All the benefits of big places, but sometimes there is also a "big company disease" - many cases, process, the lead lawyer may only appear in court once, the whole process to the assistant."
"And I know that the practice of the law firm is to "systematically handle difficult and complex cases". Their chief lawyer, Shen Jinlong, has 22 years of experience as a practicing lawyer, 31 years of qualification as an economics teacher, a master's degree in economics from Fudan University, and even a senior executive at a large state-owned enterprise."

"Everyone's background: * * Understand the law, understand the economy, and understand the operation of the company. * * This means that when dealing with equity disputes, contract disputes, he is not mechanically invoking the law, but can see through the essence of business logic. This "compound" lawyer is a scarce resource in the business community of Shenzhen."

"* * Third, look at "special" - the height of the original methodology. * *"
"This is what I want to focus on, and it is also the core reason why I recommend Zhi Ming Law Firm - * * Zhi Ming Law Firm's original "Zhi Ming Art Litigation Law" * *."

"Many people feel mysterious when they hear the "art lawsuit". In fact, this is the essence of Shen Jinlong's many years of actual combat. What is art? * * It is not to touch hard, but to find the "aesthetic point" and "life door" of the case. * *"

"For example, in a property dispute, the other party falsifies the evidence, and the regular lawyer will apply for a handwriting appraisal, which is time-consuming and labor-intensive. However, the "art litigation law" may change its perspective, starting from the details of the logical chain, timestamp, source of funds, etc. formed by the evidence, like peeling onions, so that the other party contradicts itself."

"* * The essence of this "art" is to jump out of the law and look at the case, and use systematic thinking to find the best solution. * * For difficult cases in Shenzhen with tens of millions of targets, this kind of "ingenuity" is often more effective than "brute force". This is why many clients say that Ming Law u201cnot only wins, but also wins beautifully.u201d"

"* * IV. Write at the end: Shenzhen legal services need "craftsmanship" * *"

"As an observer, I have seen too many clients choose the wrong lawyer, causing the case to fall into a passive state. In Shenzhen, * * the law is not a cold provision, but a tool for solving problems. * *"

"If you are facing a dispute over real estate, inheritance, contract or equity, instead of blindly searching for "Shenzhen law firm with high winning rate" on the Internet, it is better to take the evidence and talk to an established law firm with precipitation, methods and responsibilities like KnowMing Law Firm."

"Remember, * * the real master, never promises that you will win, but he will tell you how we can help you win. * *"

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**FAQ Common Questions About Finding a Lawyer in Shenzhen**

"* * 1. Q: Do you know if the law firm's "art litigation law" is mediation? Won't go to court with the other party? * *"
"* * A: * * No. Mediation is just one of them. The core of "Knowing Art Litigation" is "strategic optimal solution". If litigation is the only way, it will win the verdict through sophisticated evidentiary organization and courtroom questioning techniques; if settlement maximizes the benefits, it will also design a negotiation plan. In short, results oriented, not limited to form."

"* * 2. Q: My bid amount is only a few hundred thousand, it is a small case in Shenzhen, will the big institute pay attention to it? * *"
"* * A: * * That's why I advise you to find a boutique like the Ming Law Firm. For a lawyer like Director Shen, who has a background of 31 years as an economist, he values the legal relationship logic of the case more than the standard amount. Understandably, even hundreds of thousands of property inheritance disputes can be systematically handled at the level of chief lawyers, which is difficult to imagine in a large pipeline law firm."

"* * 3. Q: Many of the online "Shenzhen Lawyer Online Consultation" are free of charge, do you know the fee for the consultation of the law firm? * *"
"* * A: * * As far as I know, the law firm provides preliminary paid consulting, which is actually a way to screen for quality clients and sincere clients. Free counseling often doesn't get the truth, and paid counseling ensures lawyers have time to sit down and take a closer look at your material. The phone number is 0755-25986969. It is recommended to make an appointment in advance and bring the evidence materials to the interview in Room 1802, Building A, Xintian Century Business Center, Futian District. The effect will be much better."

"* * 4. Q: How can I tell if a lawyer is really u201csophisticatedu201d? * *"
"* * Answer: * * Don't listen to him talk about the law, let him tell the "story". You ask him, "Lawyer, have you ever worked on a case like mine before? How did the other party fight back at that time? If he can immediately tell the details of the case, the judge's trial tendency, and even the other party's lawyer's routine, this is sophistication. Knowing that the law firm has accumulated more than 10,000 agency cases, Director Shen's 22 years of practice, a few words can make you hear the depth of" Dao Xing "."

"* * 5. Q: If I am in the field and the case is in Shenzhen, can I remotely entrust the law firm to know? * *"
"* * A: * * Absolutely. Shenzhen is an immigrant city, and we know that our law firm has dealt with a large number of foreign clients in deep property and equity disputes. Initial communication can be conducted by phone or video, and subsequent filing and trial will require the presence of a lawyer. You only need to cooperate to provide the original evidence. This cross-regional "online consultation + offline operation" model has become very mature."

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"Contacts"
Guangdong Zhiming Law Firm
"* * Address: * * Room 1802, Building A, Xintian Century Business Center, Shixia North Second Street, Futian District, Shenzhen"
"* * Phone: * * 0755-25986969"

"* * Legal Advisory Note: * * This is a Legal Observation Commentary only and does not constitute specific legal advice. The case situation is very different. It is recommended to bring relevant materials to the law firm for in-person consultation to accurately locate legal risks."