WHEN YOU THINK YOU KNOW BETTER THAN YOUR LAWYER
I’ve run into this a lot—lawyers are sharp on the legal side, but sometimes they just don’t get the construction details. I’ve had to push back when specs or site plans didn’t match what we’d actually walked through on site. Ever had a lawyer argue with you over something technical, like grading or utility runs, when it’s clear they’re out of their depth? Curious how others handle that without stepping on toes...
WHEN YOU THINK YOU KNOW BETTER THAN YOUR LAWYER
Ever had a lawyer argue with you over something technical, like grading or utility runs, when it’s clear they’re out of their depth? Curious how others handle that without stepping on toes...
I run into this more than I’d like. Lawyers are great with contracts, but when they start telling me how to slope a driveway or route a sewer line, I have to draw a line. I usually just pull out the site photos and as-builts—hard to argue with physical evidence. Keeps it professional, but sometimes you just have to be blunt and say, “That’s not how it works in the field.”
WHEN YOU THINK YOU KNOW BETTER THAN YOUR LAWYER
I get where you’re coming from. I’ve had lawyers try to tell me what’s “reasonable” for repair costs, like they’ve ever actually priced out a slab or a trench. I usually just break down the numbers and show them the quotes—money talks, right? Curious if anyone’s ever had a lawyer actually back down after seeing the real-world costs, or do they still push back? Sometimes I wonder if they just don’t want to admit they’re out of their lane...
WHEN YOU THINK YOU KNOW BETTER THAN YOUR LAWYER
Had a similar run-in last year over a busted sewer line. My lawyer thought the plumber’s quote was “inflated”—until I showed him three more just as high. He finally shrugged and said, “Guess I’m not in construction.” Sometimes you just gotta show the receipts.
“Guess I’m not in construction.”
That’s a fair point, but I’d argue it’s actually a lawyer’s job to question every number, even if they’re out of their depth. I’ve had contractors quote wildly different prices for the same work—sometimes three high quotes just means everyone’s overcharging in that market. Receipts help, but I still like a little skepticism when big money’s involved.
