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Lately a few too many people have come to the Law Office after hiring a consultant to assist them. Unfortunately it is far too common that the consultants didn’t complete the service they were paid to do, completed it incorrectly, or gave unqualified business and legal advice. One consultant even misinformed a client about a licensing deadline and they missed out on a temporary state license costing them months of operating time.

Why Choose a Lawyer Over a Consultant?

Consultants have no credentialing. Anyone can call themselves a “consultant.” There is no licensing board or agency that certifies consultants and there is no one to report on consultants that don’t do their job.

Consultants often charge the same as lawyers despite not having the qualifications.

Consultants cannot give legal advice. They can only tell you what you can do, not what you should do. For example, consultants that set up corporations and LLC’s can tell you if a name is available and legit, but cannot advise you as to what name you should use or whether an LLC or corporation is best for you. They are not qualified to do so. This is the same for DIY incorporation websites like Legal Zoom and Rocket Lawyer. They are basically copy and paste services.

Consultants have no ethical or fiduciary obligations other than the terms of their contract. They are not required to put their client interests first and they are not prohibited from engaging in conflicts of interest against their clients. You cannot file a malpractice lawsuit against a consultant. You can only sue them for violating the terms of the contract which may be difficult to prove. Often the terms are so vague that a claim cannot succeed.

Save Time and Money

Lawyers make lots of money fixing what you already paid a consultant to do. You will end up paying twice as much than if you had gone to a lawyer in the first place. If you do want to work with a consultant, check their experience and qualifications and have a lawyer review your contract to make sure you actually get what you are paying for.

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Copyright 2011-2023, Lauren Vázquez, All Rights Reserved. Licensed by the California State Bar #267880. The information on this website is provided for informational purposes only and does not contain legal advice, legal opinions, or any other form of advice regarding any specific facts or circumstances. You should always consult a lawyer for individual advice regarding your own situation. Contacting Lauren Vázquez, the Fired Up Lawyer, does not contractually obligate her to represent you. The information provided on this website is not intended to create an attorney-client relationship. The attorney-client relationship is not created until the user submits payment and executes the formal Attorney-Client Agreement. Please do not send any confidential information until such time as an attorney-client relationship has been established. Any testimonial or endorsement on this website does not constitute a guarantee, warranty, or prediction regarding the outcome of your legal matter. This website is an advertisement. Address: 101 Broadway #259 Oakland, CA 94607.

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Copyright 2011-2023, Lauren Vázquez, All Rights Reserved. Licensed by the California State Bar #267880. The information on this website is provided for informational purposes only and does not contain legal advice, legal opinions, or any other form of advice regarding any specific facts or circumstances. You should always consult a lawyer for individual advice regarding your own situation. Contacting Lauren Vázquez, the Fired Up Lawyer, does not contractually obligate her to represent you. The information provided on this website is not intended to create an attorney-client relationship. The attorney-client relationship is not created until the user submits payment and executes the formal Attorney-Client Agreement. Please do not send any confidential information until such time as an attorney-client relationship has been established. Any testimonial or endorsement on this website does not constitute a guarantee, warranty, or prediction regarding the outcome of your legal matter. This website is an advertisement. Address: 101 Broadway #259 Oakland, CA 94607.

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Copyright 2011-2023, Lauren Vázquez, All Rights Reserved. Licensed by the California State Bar #267880. The information on this website is provided for informational purposes only and does not contain legal advice, legal opinions, or any other form of advice regarding any specific facts or circumstances. You should always consult a lawyer for individual advice regarding your own situation. Contacting Lauren Vázquez, the Fired Up Lawyer, does not contractually obligate her to represent you. The information provided on this website is not intended to create an attorney-client relationship. The attorney-client relationship is not created until the user submits payment and executes the formal Attorney-Client Agreement. Please do not send any confidential information until such time as an attorney-client relationship has been established. Any testimonial or endorsement on this website does not constitute a guarantee, warranty, or prediction regarding the outcome of your legal matter. This website is an advertisement. Address: 101 Broadway #259 Oakland, CA 94607.