It's not uncommon for lawyers to need a bit of legal advice from time to time, and, unless we're lucky, when we turn to our colleagues we get a bit of short but painfully true advice, usually in five words or less.
And when you're on the other side of that call for some legal advice from a fellow practitioner, you might wish you knew more of those quick, simple, this-is-all-I'm-going-to-say-about-that, canned language you can use. Lucky for you, below, you'll find a shortlist of some of our favorites that you can simply preface with, "This is all I'm going to say about this."
When Asked for Tax Advice
- "Always pay your taxes."
- "You need a tax specialist."
- "Don't ask me."
When Asked About Difficult Clients
- "Get your fees upfront."
- "Put that in writing."
- "Don't put that in writing."
When Asked About Difficult Opposing Counsel
- "Always get it in writing."
- "Never miss a deadline."
- "Take the settlement!"
- "Don't tell the judge."
When Asked About Various Strategies
- "What do YOU think?"
- "How will your adversary respond?"
- "Call a WestLaw research attorney."
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