I was recently asked a question on live radio that, on the face of it, seems entirely straightforward: “How much do you charge per hour?” It is a question most lawyers expect but it also goes to the heart of a much bigger issue about how value is measured in the legal profession.
In my latest column for Cheshire Life, I reflect on why I have never believed in charging by the hour, and why time is, in truth, one of the least meaningful ways to assess a lawyer’s worth. From high-profile cases to moments in court that appear over in seconds, the reality is that what clients are really paying for is judgement, experience and the ability to deliver results when it matters most.
This piece explores the difference between effort and impact, and why the best legal work, though it may appear effortless, is anything but.
You can read the full article in this month’s edition of Cheshire Life.
About Freeman & Co.
Freeman & Co. are a specialist firm of road traffic and criminal defence solicitors based in Manchester but with nationwide coverage.
Freeman & Co. specialise in a wide variety of road traffic cases, ranging from drink driving, speeding and mobile phone offences, to name but a few.
The firm was created by Nick Freeman, who has been dubbed “Mr Loophole” by the press for his technical legal ability and robustly challenging the prosecution.
Nick is well regarded as an expert road traffic lawyer and has successfully represented many high profile clients for a variety of motoring offences as well as criminal offences.
The firm of Freeman & Co. embodies the way Nick works, with minute attention to detail and challenging the prosecution at every turn.
If you are facing a road traffic matter or criminal offence and need the services of Freeman & Co. please call on 0161 236 7007.
Freeman & Co. are available for Police Station attendances and an experienced criminal lawyer is on hand to take your call.
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Our Details
Freeman & Co Solicitors
8 Oxford Court
Manchester
M2 3WQ
Tel. 0161 236 7007
