Why Attorneys Charge for Consultations
In life, we often seek guidance when faced with decisions or challenges. As an immigration attorney, I assist people in such situations. For instance, imagine Jesper, an international pilot who’s been flying for a foreign airline for almost a decade but now wishes to pursue his career in the United States. Jesper has little knowledge of the specific visa requirements for pilots here in the US and the complex immigration system he has to go through. With this, a consultation from a knowledgeable professional is his best bet in finding the right remedy for his predicament. In a professional consultation, people ask a knowledgeable professional on a particular subject for advice, direction, or an expert opinion. It frequently involves a client or a person looking for support, knowledge, or answers for a specific problem or circumstance. The objective of a consultation is to gather information, discussion of issues, consider choices, and receive advice or insights from the professional.
Jesper wants the reassurance that his career and future plans will be well guided by a professional, so he books a consultation with an immigration attorney. Throughout the consultation, Jesper talks to his attorney about his background, credentials, and professional aspirations. The best visa choices for his circumstance are determined by the attorney after considering his pilot licenses, flight hours, and experience. They describe the many visa categories that are open to foreign pilots and go over the requirements, potential difficulties, and application procedures for each one.
Through the consultation, Jesper got a better understanding of the measures he must follow to pursue his career as a pilot in the US. He now has more faith in the visa application procedure, his ability to meet the requirements, and his chances of finding work in the US aviation industry. The session gave Jesper the knowledge and direction he needed to make well-informed choices regarding his potential career and future here. This is what attorneys do. We play a crucial role in assisting and guiding pilots like Jesper with their immigration needs and career aspirations. In a consultation, an attorney’s duties extend beyond only offering legal counsel and knowledge. The special set of abilities, expertise, and experience that attorneys offer in consultations greatly enhances its value and effectiveness. It’s instrumental in providing clients with comprehensive guidance, advice, and solutions for their unique situations. Clients tend to forget this. I often observe that there are people who can’t comprehend just how much effort and time it takes for a professional to be adequately equipped with the right tools in order to offer proper advice. We dedicate years to education and honing our skills, all in order to present tangible results and information on the table before our clients.
Clients gain from expert advice and condensed knowledge, which enables them to make well-informed choices as they navigate the complexity of the immigration process. In some instances, clients may unknowingly attempt to solicit free advice without realizing the necessity of compensating attorneys for their valuable services. It is not uncommon for clients to inadvertently overlook the fact that attorneys’ time, expertise, and knowledge come at a price. While it’s normal for clients to want clarification and seek advice, it’s important to recognize that such consultations require the lawyer’s time and expertise. Attorneys should be compensated for their valuable counsel and direction, just as clients expect fair recompense for their own specialized abilities. By doing this, clients show respect for the legal profession and develop a relationship based on mutual trust and a just exchange by acknowledging the need to pay attorneys for their knowledge and counsel through consultations. This allows attorneys to continue offering their vital services with commitment and professionalism, benefiting clients by ensuring they receive the finest advice possible.
Let’s take the moment to acknowledge and appreciate the knowledge, work, and time attorneys devote to their craft through these consultations. Clients receive a great level of service and counseling as they work to accomplish their immigration goals or other applications because of their dedication to remaining at the forefront of their practice. By appreciating the efforts attorneys make for consultations, clients demonstrate gratitude for the extensive knowledge, preparation, and commitment attorneys bring to the table. It is important to not only search for professionals who are leading experts in their field but also to recognize that these individuals leverage their years of experience and expertise to assist you in achieving your plans and attaining success. I advise you to keep all of this in mind as you seek a professional to consult with.
About the Author
Attorney Seth Finberg is a 2005 graduate of the University of Georgia School of Law and is a member of the Georgia Bar and the American Immigration Lawyers Association (AILA). He is the owner and founder of Finberg Firm PLLC (located in Ft. Lauderdale, FL) and he represents clients nationwide and internationally in the areas of business, employment, and family-based immigration. Mr. Finberg is an active member of the Miami Asylum Office Committee for AILA South and Central Florida and he serves as a legal captain in pro bono clinics for Temporary Protected Status. Seth has been recognized for his outstanding pro bono service by the South Florida chapter of the American Immigration Lawyers Association, winning their 2021 Pro Bono Champion award. He can be reached by phone at (954)-843-3568 / (954) 249-6603 or by email at seth@finbergfirm.com or at www.finbergfirm.com.
