Last week someone told me he talked to several other lawyers and their work hours in the office were different from mine.
Yes, the lawyers I know he spoke with don't have a landlord-tenant practice. So. The comparison on time was worthless.
The general public understands the specialty areas in the medical profession. A heart surgeon's hours can't be compared to the hours of a ER doctor, a pediatrician, a podiatrist, or a gynecologist. We all understand this.
Similarly, if you want to discuss reasonableness of office and work time with your lawyer, talk to lawyers who practice in that same area of law. A divorce lawyer or corporate lawyer can't really comprehend the hours of a patent lawyer, public defender, or residential tenant lawyer.
So, call around to compare apples and oranges. You do yourself disservice when your preparation on an issue falls short of reality.
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