Should you decide to use an attorney or use them regualarly, this page is designed toteach you how to be your own “in-house counsel”.  Managing the client attorney relationship means defining the scope of the engagement and having very clear understanding of your expectations.  In many cases it will be impossible for an attorney to give an accurate quote for his/her services.  Where possible, try to limit the cost to what you can afford and explain that you must approve any time expenditures beyond the pre-approved limit.  In cases where you have been given a range you will want to keep track of how much time has been spent in regular intervals.  All attorneys work by the hour and have an incentive or even a requirement to bill a certain number of hours per month.  You may want to interview several lawyers before you choose one.  You will get a sense of who is likely to be the most effective and affordable.  In some cases you may be able to negotiate a flat fee.  Contracts, incorporation, bankruptcy, and other document type work lend themselves to flat fees.

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