WHEN YOU THINK YOU KNOW BETTER THAN YOUR LAWYER
Totally get where you’re coming from. I’ve had to flag a zoning clause that would’ve killed a project—my lawyer just missed it, probably because it was buried in the appendices. Now I skim for anything related to site use, access, and indemnity first, then dig deeper if something feels off. It’s not about not trusting them, but I’ve learned the hard way that nobody’s as invested in the outcome as you are. Sometimes I think lawyers get too caught up in legalese and forget how things actually play out on-site...
WHEN YOU THINK YOU KNOW BETTER THAN YOUR LAWYER
I get wanting to double-check everything, but honestly, I think there’s a limit. I’ve tried going line by line through contracts and legal docs, and it’s a time sink—plus, I’m not trained to spot every nuance. Sure, I’ll flag stuff that jumps out, but if I’m paying a lawyer, I expect them to catch the buried landmines. Otherwise, what am I paying for? Maybe it’s about finding someone who actually understands the technical side, not just the legal jargon.
WHEN YOU THINK YOU KNOW BETTER THAN YOUR LAWYER
Man, I’ve been there. Last year I tried to “help” my lawyer with a zoning issue—thought I’d caught a loophole, but turns out I just misunderstood the language. Ended up wasting both our time. Now I just read for anything that feels off or doesn’t make sense, then let them do their thing. I figure if I’m paying for expertise, I should actually trust it... even if it’s hard to let go sometimes.
