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Law Practice

Jul. 16, 2014

Transparency is important to clients as well as lawyers

Transparency is not a lofty, or overly ambitious goal. It is as important for lawyers as it is for clients. Not only does transparency reduce the frequency of unpaid legal bills, it instills confidence. By Alex Craigie


By Alex Craigie


"I think in this age, optimism like that ... it's a revolutionary act." - Jerry Maguire


Transparency in the practice of law was not included in my law school curriculum. Was it in yours?


In fact, it wasn't until I launched a solo practice, 20 years in, that I began to appreciate, as I never did as an associate or Biglaw partner, the value clients place on transparency. No longer representing large, well-heele...

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