False promises [case negotiation stage]

In the process of taking on a case, many lawyers have encountered clients testing whether they have "relationships", "can speak well", and "familiar with the court leaders". If the lawyer answers "I really don't know the judge or prosecutor," It’s not well-known, and charges are based on standard fees.” I believe it is difficult to obtain the source of the case.

As a result, some lawyers began to express or imply that they had a "relationship" with a certain judge and promised the outcome of the case, thus giving their clients unrealistic expectations.

Here, Faster Lawyer recommends that lawyers act in accordance with the law. They can express their advantages in certain aspects of the case and promise to handle the case responsibly. However, they cannot promise the outcome of the case trial and do not express or imply their own resource advantages. FasterLawyer also reminds all lawyer friends that expressing or implying a relationship with a judge may be suspected of bribery or fraud.

In the actual process of accepting cases, lawyers should abide by professional standards and avoid professional risks. When encountering parties who require commitments, the following suggestions are provided:

• Clearly inform the client that the profession prohibits lawyers from making any promises related to the outcome of the case.
• Inform the parties that the lawyer does not have the final say on the outcome of the case.
• Inform parties that lawyers, as legal service personnel, cannot use illegal means to manipulate the outcome of the case.
• Inform the parties concerned that they will fight for their legitimate interests in accordance with the law.