We have a frequent client at our firm who whenever she shows up is always rude to me and telling me how to do my job while having zero legal knowledge. How do I work around this challenge?

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Just establish firm boundaries and stick to them. Just because she's a client doesn't mean that she gets to treat you like garbage. I doubt you make enough money to justify that kind of treatment. Be respectful, but be firm.

Just remember the point of clients is to keep them. Who is smarter isn't the thing... but I hate rude clients. Also are you an Legal intern? Is that right?

Usually, just tell your attorney and they normally will handle it from there. Or you can politely tell the client, thank you for your input but, while I do work for you, per say, I am working here under my attorney and I must do my work as my attorney instructs me to. I will let my attorney know you have some differences of opinion in my work details and leave it at that.

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