124. How to Fire a Client & Protect Your Law Firm’s Capacity
About this episode
This episode discusses how to professionally and ethically fire a client while managing the emotional and cognitive challenges involved.
Deciding to end a client relationship is one of the most difficult choices a lawyer can make. Many attorneys feel obligated to continue working on a matter even when it consumes disproportionate time and emotional energy, often for a client whose behavior or engagement is challenging. In this episode, I walk through how to fire a client professionally and ethically. I cover practical steps, including organizing work products, ensuring proper timing in litigation and transactional matters, and communicating clearly with the client. I also discuss the emotional and cognitive biases that make it hard to disengage and explain why these tendencies are natural but should be managed strategically. Get full show notes, transcript, and more information here: agileattorney.com/124 Take your law practice from overwhelmed to optimized with GreenLine Legal Follow along on LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/johnegrant
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