Advice for doing consultations with a new client and trying to convert them? Feeling the pressure now more than ever to bring in money to the firm.

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Be yourself. Be confident. You’re not just offering yourself and your experience, you have your firm and their experience and reputation. Don’t act anxious or desperate. People hire attorneys because they have trust and faith that they can help. There’s obviously more to it than just this, but it’s where you can start.

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