6.
Think Before You Draft
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What Issues are Important to the Client - Some
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What Issues are Important to the Lawyer – ALL
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What Issues are Important to your Malpractice Carrier – ALL
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Use a Checklist on Each Case
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Use Your Notes
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Read the Documents
7.
Math is Important Too
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Good Drafting Does Not Erase Bad Math
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Use FinPlan But Also T-H-I-N-K
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Use Excel But Also T-H-I-N-K
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Be Creative
8.
If You Need More Time, Take It
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A Good Draft in 21 Days is Better than a Bad Draft in 3 Days
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Be Thorough
9.
Proofread
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Computer Spell Check is NOT Proofreading
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Names, Ages and Addresses are Important
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Only Your Best Product Goes Out
10.
Repeat Steps 1-10 Each Time
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NO SHORTCUTS ALLOWED