Real Estate Lawyer

There is no restriction on a seller conducting an in-depth interview of a prospective purchaser. Most often, though, and more desirable, would be for the seller’s broker to ascertain the income, employment, financial, family and other important information regarding the buyer’s qualifications and background. While such an interview is not typical, it may be justified considering the time and expense involved in hiring a lawyer, negotiating a contract and the potential adverse change in market value should the sale be lost because of board rejection or financing contingency.

Your advisor should have a detailed succession solution in place in the event that something should unexpectedly happen. The high level of service you've come to expect should not change, and the same group of experts should continue to serve you for all of your wealth management and financial planning needs.

Your advisor should also be able to confidently state that, should something happen to him or her, the firm would continue to manage his or her own family's wealth.

On the surface, this seems like an easy question, but can actually trip up a number of people. Answering with “To make a difference” may certainly be true, but your answer should mention something specific that motivated you to pursue a legal career. Give a detailed and dynamic answer that is both truthful and sets you apart from others. Perhaps there was a mentor who inspired you or a job that sparked your interest – you should feel comfortable discussing why you decided to go to law school. While it is important to include details, be careful not to ramble; being articulate may separate you from other candidates.

In many leadership roles your ability to lead and gain buy-in to change is a highly sought-after skill, so explain how you’ve led change, secured commitment from key stakeholders and arrived at a desirable result. What was the situation and why was change needed? If you spotted the need for change and began the process then you should say so – it’s important to show how you’ve taken the lead. Then describe the steps you took to plan what needed to be done, the key people you needed to influence and involve and what aspects of the change were structural or cultural. Finally, explain what changed to demonstrate the efficacy of the process.

Your advisor should be able to explain how he or she provides you with quality service, trusted advisors, recommendations based upon your needs and transparent and timely communications.

If an attorney doesn’t know what he’s talking about, you’ll get an ambiguous answer like, ‘Oh, I’ll take care of it, don’t worry about it. “(What he’s saying is) ambiguous because the attorney doesn’t know what he’s going to do. He’ll have to go research it.

Do not say you have none - this will lead to further problems. You have two options - use a professed weakness such as a lack of experience (not ability) on your part in an area that is not vital for the job. The second option is to describe a personal or professional weakness that could also be considered to be a strength and the steps you have taken to combat it. An example would be: "I know my team think I'm too demanding at times - I tend to drive them pretty hard but I'm getting much better at using the carrot and not the stick".

Not all real estate matters are created equal. Ask if the attorney has dealt with transactions similar to yours. If he has, he will be better able to foresee potential problems and head them off

By limiting the number of new clients accepted each year, your advisor demonstrates the ability to provide each client with personalized service. By identifying an ideal client profile, both you and your advisor can determine if there is a mutual fit before working together.

This is a straightforward question. All you have to do is make sure that your 'likes' correspond to the skills required for the job on offer. Be enthusiastic; describe your job as interesting and diverse but do not overdo it - after all, you are looking to leave.

The employer is looking for evidence that the job suits you, fits in with your general aptitudes, coincides with your long-term goals and involves doing things you enjoy. Make sure you have a good understanding of the role and the organisation, and describe the attributes of the organisation that interest you most.

Be cautious with this answer. Do not be too specific as you may draw attention to weaknesses that will leave you open to further problems. One approach is to choose a characteristic of your present company, such as its size or slow decision-making processes etc. Give your answer with the air of someone who takes problems and frustrations in your stride as part of the job.

This is the time you were most proud of what you were doing – it was probably recognised by many and shows many facets of what makes you good. This is your chance to share that with a potential employer.

Select an achievement that is work-related and fairly recent. Identify the skills you used in the achievement and quantify the benefit it had to the company. For example, 'my greatest achievement has been to design and implement a new sales ledger system, bringing it in ahead of time and improving our debtors' position significantly, saving the company £50,000 a month in interest'.

Knowing the fee schedule for your attorney can help to avoid unpleasant surprises later. Most attorneys work on an hourly basis, meaning they will charge you a certain amount for every hour they spend working on your case. Standard hourly fees range from $150 to $200, he says.

Becoming a lawyer requires a lot of schooling and the ability to pass the bar exam, so all practicing attorneys should be qualified to handle your case, right? Not necessarily. Unless you ask how long they’ve been practicing real estate law, how will you be able to tell whether or not they’re a seasoned veteran or fresh out of law school? Keep in mind that not all legal services require 20 years of experience, but it’s always good to know what you’re working with.