You can always get a second opinion
Working in a service industry like the law is a difficult endeavor. Invariably, you will always find people who disagree with your assessment of a situation. As such, I have one simple phrase that I like to share.
“You can always get a second opinion”.
Now, please don’t think I’m trying to be stank when I say these things. I’m merely offering insight. Let’s look at this logically for a second. If you didn’t go to medical school, why would you argue with your doctor about his or her diagnosis? If you don’t agree, just go to another doctor. If you don’t know anything about cars, why would you argue with your mechanic about his or her assessment of your vehicle? If you don’t agree, just go to another doctor.
In most cases, we find ourselves with a particular professional that we like and we are just committed to getting them to see things our way. I can respect that alot. There is nothing wrong with offering your perspective about a situation or even asking questions for greater insight.
However, at some point of the process, you have to rely on the opinion of those individuals you have obtained. You may not LIKE what they are saying but it’s important that you have TRUST in what they are saying. If you truly trust your doctor, you will follow their treatment regiment. If you truly trust your mechanic, you will follow their recommendations.
When using an attorney, it’s sometimes a little different. In most cases, your attorney is attempting to get you something you have lost or help you resolve some issue in your favor. Most times, we are so passionate about positions that we don’t necessarily see things from a totally objective standpoint. When you are using an attorney, an attorney has to balance your desire to see that your goals are satisfied as wel as ensuring that you have a complete understanding of the ramifications and legal implications of your case.
Sometimes, this doesn’t always come into play. In these difficult times, we find ourselves being placed in very difficult and unfortunate situations and we want to get a resolution that will correct the situation. As black and white as that sounds, this resolution may not always be that clear. So it’s important for you to understand that when you are seeking legal advice, you may not LIKE or necessarily AGREE with what you are hearing.
What is important to understand is that you have 2 fundamental options. One, you can follow the advice of your current attorney and allow them to take the necessary steps to advance your interests. Or two, you can seek a ’second opinion’ and obtain a new representative that meets your requirements.
