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Thirteen Red Flags for Spotting Problem Clients By Matthew Benson General Practice, Solo, and Small Firm, November 2025 The purpose of this article is to provide a list of phrases that problematic or regrettable clients say or make reference to in initial consultations, or "red flags," so that they can be spotted early and encouraged to find counsel more suited to their disposition. If a client exhibits any of the following, it might be wise to question the wisdom of allowing them to hire you. 
Thirteen Red Flags for Spotting Problem Clients By Matthew Benson Law Office Management and Economics, Standing Committee on, October 2025 The purpose of this article is to provide a list of phrases that problematic or regrettable clients say or make reference to in initial consultations, or "red flags," so that they can be spotted early and encouraged to find counsel more suited to their disposition. If a client exhibits any of the following, it might be wise to question the wisdom of allowing them to hire you. 
Pulling Out: A Rules-Based Approach To Withdrawing From Representation By Matthew Benson Family Law, September 2025 It is inevitable that an attorney will eventually have to withdraw from representing a client based on a breakdown of the attorney-client relationship. Ensure you are taking necessary steps to not only protect yourself in the withdrawal but also to develop internal procedures that govern when your office must withdraw from representation. 
The Ethical and Practical Realities of Maintaining Authorized Contacts for Clients By Matthew Benson Trusts and Estates, July 2025 There are practical benefits to attorneys and law firms to ineract with a client's designated authorized contact.
The Ethical and Practical Realities of Maintaining Authorized Contacts for Clients By Matthew Benson Elder Law, June 2025 There are practical benefits to attorneys and law firms to ineract with a client's designated authorized contact.
The Ethical and Practical Realities of Maintaining Authorized Contacts for Clients By Matthew Benson Family Law, May 2025 A discussion on why practitioners should establish procedures for authorized contacts.
Thirteen Red Flags for Spotting Problem Clients By Matthew Benson Rural Practice, April 2025 The purpose of this article is to provide a list of “red flags:” the phrases that problematic or regrettable clients say or make reference to in initial consultations, so that they can be spotted early and encouraged to find counsel more suited to their disposition. If a client exhibits any of the following, it might be wise to question the wisdom of allowing them to hire you. 
Thirteen Red Flags for Spotting Problem Clients By Matthew Benson Elder Law, February 2025 The purpose of this article is to provide a list of “red flags:” the phrases that problematic or regrettable clients say or make reference to in initial consultations, so that they can be spotted early and encouraged to find counsel more suited to their disposition. If a client exhibits any of the following, it might be wise to question the wisdom of allowing them to hire you. 
Thirteen Red Flags for Spotting Problem Clients By Matthew Benson Family Law, January 2025 The purpose of this article is to provide a list of “red flags:” the phrases that problematic or regrettable clients say or make reference to in initial consultations, so that they can be spotted early and encouraged to find counsel more suited to their disposition. If a client exhibits any of the following, it might be wise to question the wisdom of allowing them to hire you. 
The Ethical and Practical Realities of Maintaining Authorized Contacts for Clients By Matthew Benson Elder Law, October 2024 An article about advocating for establishing office policies by which attorneys and law firms interact with the go-betweens their clients designate. 
The Ethical and Practical Realities of Maintaining Authorized Contacts for Clients By Matthew Benson Intellectual Property, September 2024 A discussion on why practitioners should establish procedures for authorized contacts.
The Ethical and Practical Realities of Maintaining Authorized Contacts for Clients By Matthew Benson Elder Law, January 2024 There are practical benefits to attorneys and law firms to ineract with a client's designated authorized contact.
The Ethical and Practical Realities of Maintaining Authorized Contacts for Clients By Matthew Benson General Practice, Solo, and Small Firm, November 2023 There are practical benefits to attorneys and law firms to ineract with a client's designated authorized contact.
When the Client Becomes the Debtor: Family Law Attorney Fee Agreements in Bankruptcy By Matthew Benson Family Law, February 2022 An examination of the treatment of family law attorneys’ fees when the client files for bankruptcy protection and guidance as to how to avoid the pitfalls that can arise therein.

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