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All other professionals doctors, architects, engineers, accountants, ect all charge for consultations. So why should you give your time away for free?
I know you generate more leads when you offer free consults but are those leads genuine? Are these people going to hire you?
Today many people feel as though legal services should free. When they are willing to pay for amenities such as hair, skin, nails, surgeries, the movies. Why then do people have a warped view that you as a legal professional do not deserve to be compensated?
In a consultation you are generally evaluating some one's unique situation and providing them with some level advice. Like a doctor you are diagnosing that particular client's problem or needs. So why is that not compensable?
I am by no means saying that you shouldn't do pro bono work. But you can not base your entire practice on pro bono work! You are not legal aid and you have overhead and bills to pay (including those student loans you took out to get to this point).
Don't sell yourself short! Your services are valuable and must be earned fair and square~!
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