Your time and money count. Preparing for your (first) meeting with a lawyer can facilitate a quicker resolution to your legal matter and it can have a significant impact on overall legal fees. Here are a few pointers that will help make your time with a lawyer count: 1. Make arrangements to retain your lawyer well in advance of any important deadlines or court appearances. 2. Be clear on what you are asking the lawyer to do and make sure the scope of the work is reflected in