Yesterday, I discussed five tips for non-lawyers writing about crime and criminal law. The last tip was to consult an expert to review your draft or answer your questions. Once you decide you could use some advice from an expert consultant, how do you choose one?
Here are a few things to consider:
1. Expertise: Make sure the person you're consulting is an actual expert. Do they have real world experience as well as book smarts about the topics you're interested in?
2. Simplicity: Can the expert discuss complex legal issues in a way that is easy for a non-lawyer to understand?
3. Passion: You want to work with someone who loves what they do and loves what you're doing.
4. Educating: A good expert educates at every opportunity (whether they're being paid or not). You 'll learn the most from someone who naturally and constantly shares their knowledge.
5. Time: Make sure the expert you're consulting with has time for you and your project. If your emails or phone calls aren't being answered in a reasonable time (like 24 hours), start looking elsewhere.
6. Flexible pricing: Not every project or consultation is the same. An expert should be flexible enough in their pricing to work with your budget and needs. Sometimes a project may require a flat fee, an hourly rate, or a per page rate. Look for someone who is open to your particular needs.
7. Free initial consultation: Any expert consultant worth their salt will be willing to spend time to get to know you and your project before charging. A free initial consultation allows you to feel out the consultant and decide whether they will be right for you and your project.
Contact me for a free initial consultation.
Here are a few things to consider:
1. Expertise: Make sure the person you're consulting is an actual expert. Do they have real world experience as well as book smarts about the topics you're interested in?
2. Simplicity: Can the expert discuss complex legal issues in a way that is easy for a non-lawyer to understand?
3. Passion: You want to work with someone who loves what they do and loves what you're doing.
4. Educating: A good expert educates at every opportunity (whether they're being paid or not). You 'll learn the most from someone who naturally and constantly shares their knowledge.
5. Time: Make sure the expert you're consulting with has time for you and your project. If your emails or phone calls aren't being answered in a reasonable time (like 24 hours), start looking elsewhere.
6. Flexible pricing: Not every project or consultation is the same. An expert should be flexible enough in their pricing to work with your budget and needs. Sometimes a project may require a flat fee, an hourly rate, or a per page rate. Look for someone who is open to your particular needs.
7. Free initial consultation: Any expert consultant worth their salt will be willing to spend time to get to know you and your project before charging. A free initial consultation allows you to feel out the consultant and decide whether they will be right for you and your project.
Contact me for a free initial consultation.
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