Zachar Law Blog

Why choosing the right photograph is important

A picture can sometimes be worth more than a thousand words. Not only does a photograph or portrait give the first impression of a Law firm or Lawyer, but it shows just how “real” a law firm can be

There are many stock images out there. Of gavels, law books, and the scales of justice. But there is more needed in order to give that “warm” feeling of knowing that your executives or Law Firm have real people.

Having the right image and portrait taken by a professional photographer is key in making sure that you represent your business and law firm in the correct manner.

Stop with the stock photography. There is no connection to those, and people have seen them time and time again and will think that you are just like any other law firm or business. A professional business/environmental portrait is key. Having the right kind of photographer like studio520photography for executive images and law firms is even more important.

Ideally, the image used in professional representation should at least match the professionalism of the business or industry represented.

Environmental portraits are taken on location showing the professional in his or her environment. This could be their office or other location an environmental portrait truly sets a professional apart, making a powerful statement about you and what you do. Another environmental portrait every serious professional should use are interactive-ones that shows them interacting with a customer, engaged with a product or service. These types of Images are very effective.

The best way to make sure you have this area covered is to hire your own photographer. Make sure the photographer has superb credentials, and make sure they have the ability to handle business portraits for not only yourself, but also your staff as well.

These are keys to making sure you represent your business or law firm through a photograph. You have one impression. Make sure it’s the one you want to give!

If I’m unhappy with the law firm I hired, can I find a new one?

Behind the big advertising firms commercials on TV and radio, there are countless clients who are unhappy with their services.

There are seemingly endless examples of clients who 1) never get to meet with an attorney, 2) never get to speak with an attorney, but 3) are shuffled off to a “legal assistant” “case manager”. Is that normal?  Should a client expect the same treatment anywhere he/she goes?

Simple answer:  No.

Better answer:  Hell no!

Question:  If a client has made the “wrong” choice to initially go to a firm that doesn’t treat him/her well, that shields the attorneys from the client, that refused to respond to telephone calls or emails, despite signing an agreement, does a person have the right to “fire” his/her attorney and find a new one. 

Simple answer:  Yes. 

Often times, there are clients who feel that they are stuck with the firm they initially hired, with no way out. The truth is, you don’t have to stay with these firms. In the past year, over fifty-eight (58) million people across the United States have looked for an attorney for one reason or another.  Under the ethical rules of most (if not all) states, a person is never Obligated to stay with an attorney.  That agreement you signed for your Personal Injury case?  It is only an agreement as to the fees the attorney will earn if and when a recovery is obtained.  There is nothing in the paperwork that “commits” the attorney to your case, and likewise, there is nothing that “commits” you to an attorney.  If you are  not happy with the attorney/firm you hired to represent you, you can do something about it.

Look elsewhere.  Get a second opinion.  Find a law firm where you get to talk to and/or meet with a Phoenix Personal Injury Attorney.

Then, get a good idea who you will be communicating with throughout your case.  Hopefully, this will give you a bit more comfort in deciding the right attorney for you.

Recently, Zachar Law Firm was contacted by a nice lady who had been involved in a motor vehicle collision, who had ongoing, severe back pain.  This lady first went to one of the big advertising law firms.  After many months of no returned calls and no answers to her questions, she grew frustrated.

In addition, after the insurance company involved made a lowball offer, the client was seriously disgruntled.  She decided to seek a second opinion on her case, and she found Zachar Law Firm. 

Within a few months of taking the case, after obtaining all of the medical records and speaking with her doctors to understand the case better, ZLF re-opened the negotiations with the insurance company. 

At the end of the day, the case settled for more than double what was offered the previous law firm.