This lawyer I know is a family friend. He helped me incorporate my company and gave me the paper to send in myself to the company all lawyers use, cutting off the fee that he would normally charge his clients.
I paid the same fee that he would have paid if he had done it for me (as a normal client), but I would have had to pay the 'lawyer's fee', as well.
Does it make sense to give him a gift equal to the amount of money he saved me, or is that too much and something else will do? Also, I was thinking of giving him a $100-$200 bond, plus a nice fruitbasket/or chocolates. Is that too much?
P.S. I want to retain a good relationship for his future help (not that I'm expecting it for free again, but it just might be).
2007-11-21 16:36:47 · 14 answers · asked by A F 1 in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
My husband is a lawyer who does a lot of work for others for nothing, and they show their appreciation in a variety of ways. Frankly, just a gift basket or chocolates along with an appreciative card is sufficient -- some of these guys really do just like doing others a favor, lending a hand...and really do want people to be able to save money. If your company is one that can provide a service to him in future, be sure to mention that you hope you can reciprocate in some manner.
2007-11-21 16:42:11 · answer #1 · answered by dragonfly7149 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's unfortunate so much time has passed without you questioning this apparent disinterest. You should have seen something within the first thirty days. It would be great if you can get her to acknowledge that it was her decision, but you shouldn't count on it. Getting her to confirm the separation is almost as good and ignoring a "flagged" email would only strengthen your claim of inactivity. I recommend making a chronology of what you have done and the response, if any, you received. Email it to her, explaining you would prefer an objective closing to the recent subjective conversation, and simply request she reconcile it with her records for continuity. Take care to ensure that nothing she has sent you is omitted. One week is more than enough time for a response. Go in low and perhaps she will support you without realizing it. All lawyers don't make "A's". Good Luck.
2016-05-24 23:49:27 · answer #2 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
How about a nice tie to wear. I know lawyers and doctors get gifts from clients & patients all the time.
2007-11-21 16:41:01 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Unless you're already someone with a reputation for giving excessive gifts, just make it something modest to express your thanks. As soon as you start thinking about "maybe interesting him in possible free future work" you'll not only NEVER GET free work, but you'll also lose a friend.
Treat him decently: fruit basket / book/ chocolate (one of them) = OK; $$$$ = NO NO
2007-11-21 16:47:03 · answer #4 · answered by innerbanks 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The best gift you could give him is recommending him to your friends. Anything else is just icing on the cake.
2007-11-21 17:14:39 · answer #5 · answered by Matt W 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
no you can give him a $100 bonds and a basket of chocolates.
2007-11-21 16:41:49 · answer #6 · answered by lss451 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Take him out for a nice dinner.
2007-11-21 16:45:12 · answer #7 · answered by TedEx 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A really, really nice bottle wine or champagne.
2007-11-21 16:40:12 · answer #8 · answered by Curious Glo 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
don't worry bout price 2 mch. get him something nice. of course don't overspend.
2007-11-21 16:40:10 · answer #9 · answered by Seymour Nuts 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
gift certifactes to a good resturant,
2007-11-21 16:44:04 · answer #10 · answered by the_real_eaglesfan03 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋