Here are the type of questions to ask a client or client prospect which not only demonstrate your skill and understanding of their business, but draw out answers that will help you sell.
 
* Does in-house counsel have an organized, functioning early case assessment system?
* Are their business and operational units covered in this system?
* How is enterprise risk management and intellectual property protection handled?
* Are they prepared for the arduous demands of e-discovery?
* Do they need outside counsel to assist in litigation public relations or crisis management?
* Can you offer training programs in professional development for the legal department?
* Does your firm provide a shared technology system so you and clients can communicate
directly and easily?
* How will they expect you to “communicate” with them?
* How much of what you communicate with them needs to be formatted so it can be
forwarded to the CEO and Board of Directors?
* What is the best format to use and how often should they be sent?
 
The very fact that you are already concerned about these essential day-to-day considerations sends a very positive message about you at all stages of the selling process.

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