Hi community,
so my matter is slated for November trial sittings. The stress is now really starting to set in. So much so that I am seriously considering having my lawyer on limited retainer represent me fully.
Here are the pros as I see them of a lawyer at this point:
1. Rule 18B says if I provide an offer to settle that ends up being better than the result the other party got at trial that I can collect costs on a *FULL* indemnity basis. So hiring a lawyer would mean that I could recoup the legal costs if I "win".
2. This applies more pressure to settle because they would be on the hook to pay my lawyer.
3. I would have a lot less pressure on me to do things correctly.
Here are the con's as I see them:
1. Lawyer is extremely expensive, and it may be cheaper to pay a generous settlement than to pay the lawyer.
I'm super stressed right now. but I have my crap together and am on top of things. Its just the stress of work, 4 kids and this trial.
thoughts or words of support or advice is most welcome
so my matter is slated for November trial sittings. The stress is now really starting to set in. So much so that I am seriously considering having my lawyer on limited retainer represent me fully.
Here are the pros as I see them of a lawyer at this point:
1. Rule 18B says if I provide an offer to settle that ends up being better than the result the other party got at trial that I can collect costs on a *FULL* indemnity basis. So hiring a lawyer would mean that I could recoup the legal costs if I "win".
2. This applies more pressure to settle because they would be on the hook to pay my lawyer.
3. I would have a lot less pressure on me to do things correctly.
Here are the con's as I see them:
1. Lawyer is extremely expensive, and it may be cheaper to pay a generous settlement than to pay the lawyer.
I'm super stressed right now. but I have my crap together and am on top of things. Its just the stress of work, 4 kids and this trial.
thoughts or words of support or advice is most welcome
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