I'm starting at a new firm in 3 weeks. One of my future colleagues has many more years of experience than I do. I have a thorny issue for a client (who will be coming over to the new firm with me) that I'd love his take on. Would it be completely inappropriate for me to reach out and ask if I could bend his ear for maybe 5-10 minutes?

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I would wait or find someone at your current firm. If that doesn't work you can ask as a prof courtesy but not divulged client specifics anything that would be privileged.

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Can it wait?

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It can't, or I wouldn't ask. They need an answer ASAP and there's enough money on the line that I'd feel alot more comfortable with a second opinion.

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Can any partners weigh in here? I'm hoping this would be seen as flattering and really need the advice given how much money is at stake.

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