The main benefit of the session IMHO is give people an alternative viewpoint that is hopefully objective, when they have just been seeing a "shark" lawyer that is looking to drag out a situation and milk it. Or, to be more generous, a lawyer of less than ideal competence or experience who isn't providing all of the options up front.
Very well said. Especially the comment "a lawyer of less than ideal competence or experience who isn't providing all of the options up front."
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