I just won a huge settlement offer from my previous job. I need to know how to thank my lawyer. He has been with me for over 2 years and now I am finally going to get y check from him on the eighth. How do I thank him?
2007-02-02 02:39:20 · 18 answers · asked by Desmond McArthur 2 in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
A thank you card & a gift basket is perfect...It not only thanks him but his office staff as well,which they do alot to contribute to his cases behind the scenes,so please acknowledge them as well,he is getting
%age,so a gift that can be shared is very cool..
2007-02-02 03:01:05 · answer #1 · answered by *toona* 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I assume s/he takes 33% of the settlement on contingency. Your lawyer will be most happy with you if you (1) pay your bills, and (2) help him/her get business in the future. If you want to do anything else, take him/her out to a nice dinner.
2007-02-02 02:43:02 · answer #2 · answered by Jeremy B 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Tell him he's done a great job, that you appreciate it, and that you would recommend him to your friends and family. The recommendation is important as "word of mouth" referrals work best. Don't pay him, don't gift him. To do so would be inappropriate and could violate state bar ethics. You've won your settlement or case, he's gotten his part of the pie, and a simple thank you is enough.
2007-02-02 02:44:09 · answer #3 · answered by Jane Doe 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
There's nothing wrong with sending a gift -- a nice plant, or wine (if you think your lawyer likes that). But a nice thank you note telling him how he's changed your life or helped you is just as valuable -- especially for plaintiffs' lawyers. The other thing you can tell him is that you'd agree to give a testimonial for him for advertising or on his website, or be a reference if other clients have questions. That can mean major $$$ for him later, and he'd appreciate that, too.
I'm glad you had a good experience.
2007-02-02 02:42:57 · answer #4 · answered by Perdendosi 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Send him a thank you card. No more no less. He gets paid well for doing his job. I once considered a similar notion and that is inappropriate and you should not do anything more than a real thank you in person and a card. Take him to lunch or send his office some pizza. Actually anything more than a handshake, telling him thanks and/or a thank you card is tacky really. Like he needs something from you. He got you good. Lawyers are blood suckers. Nice to have when you need them. Like undertakers.
2007-02-02 02:45:13 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Send him a Gift Basket with wines, cheese, etc., of couse haveit delivered and include a nice card thanking him. You cant give him money because I'm sure he got some from your settlement or your fees. I was a legal secretary so I know.
2007-02-02 02:46:49 · answer #6 · answered by niesy l 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
We sent my lawyer a plant and thank you note when we put a child molester in prison when i was younger , but he turned around and sent us flowers and set up reservations to have dinner and paid ,He felt that he put the scum away with our help and that it was plenty of a thanks.And it was even a lawyer provided by the state
2007-02-02 05:06:01 · answer #7 · answered by Tara 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
First and foremost...your lawyer should be thanking YOU as I'm sure he will obtain a minimum of 20-30% cut of your winnings.
You'd be surprised, however, a simple handshake and "thank you" go a long way!
Best wishes!
2007-02-02 02:43:43 · answer #8 · answered by KC V ™ 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It is not really necessary to thank him. He is already taking at least a third of the settlement as a fee. You can shake his hand and say thanks if you will feel better, but he is well compensated for his efforts.
2007-02-02 02:43:58 · answer #9 · answered by fangtaiyang 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
yes i would tend to agree, a 1/3 is enough thanks. But if you still feel that something else is due, then why not a nice thank you card with a gift basket for the entire office.
2007-02-02 02:44:31 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋