Section 3.15 Initial Interview Notes (How)

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11. (§3.15) Initial Interview Notes (How)

Taking the proper time and patience with the client at the initial interview to get detailed facts will save time and money later by not having to go back over immaterial facts and circumstances to get details that should have been gotten at the first meeting. Time, patience, and questions should help counsel develop a rapport with the client and allow counsel to display interest, competence, and knowledge of the law.

Some lawyers tape record all interviews with...