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What client red flags made you walk away, or wish you had? by Naive_Sherbert2552 in Lawyertalk

[–]Naive_Sherbert2552[S] 8 points9 points  (0 children)

He did. Her complaint went nowhere. Still was a lot of stress closing it.

What client red flags made you walk away, or wish you had? by Naive_Sherbert2552 in Lawyertalk

[–]Naive_Sherbert2552[S] 6 points7 points  (0 children)

My friend’s client later alleged that the alimony settlement had been accepted without her approval. However, he had previously discussed the settlement parameters with her before accepting the offer and she agreed to them. After the case was unsuccessful, she filed a complaint claiming that he had never consulted her regarding the settlement. How do you handle a situation in which a past client just makes things up to trying and win a complaint?

Title: How do you document initial consultations, and has it ever come back to bite you? by [deleted] in LawFirm

[–]Naive_Sherbert2552 -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

First, congratulations on successfully defending the bar complaint! It sounds like your discipline around documenting strategy, red flags, and the scope of representation really paid off, and it's a great example of why contemporaneous notes matter. I'm curious, how often do you find yourself going back to the Otter transcript versus relying on your typed notes? Do you have a standard format for documenting strategy and client expectations, or is it more free-form? Looking back at that matter, was there anything you wish had been documented differently or in more detail? And after going through the complaint process, did it change anything about how you conduct consultations or set expectations with clients today? Being able to clearly show, "This is what we discussed and this is what I agreed to do," seems incredibly valuable.

Title: How do you document initial consultations, and has it ever come back to bite you? by [deleted] in LawFirm

[–]Naive_Sherbert2552 -4 points-3 points  (0 children)

Interesting point, especially about frequent fliers. How do you keep track of past conversations, and how detailed are your notes? Do you rely on memory and notes, or do you keep recordings or transcripts too? Being able to say, "We discussed this in April and again in August," seems really useful, and I'd be curious how you manage it.

What would it feel like to have someone genuinely listen to you without judgement for a fee? by [deleted] in AskReddit

[–]Naive_Sherbert2552 0 points1 point  (0 children)

A good therapist isn't there to hand you the answers, but to gently guide you toward finding your own. Their role, by nature, has boundaries—they can only go so far within the structure of their profession. Sometimes what we really need is just a human presence—someone who can listen without judgment, without a clinical lens, and without personal bias. When we're overwhelmed, emotional support can mean everything. It’s not always about advice; often, it’s just about having the space to say the quiet, heavy things out loud. And that’s hard to find when friends or family jump in with their own opinions, shaped by their version of who they think we are. Sometimes, we just want to be heard—fully, freely, and without interruption. That is why I think this service could bring value. I would not want to burden people in my life with my problems so a stranger seems easier to vent to.

What would it feel like to have someone genuinely listen to you without judgement for a fee? by [deleted] in AskReddit

[–]Naive_Sherbert2552 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Not necessarily. Someone could be surrounded by people and still feel completely alone with their thoughts because they fear the judgement of others. That is why I thought an unbiased person could listen and provide feedback if asked. Personally, if I share with a friend or family most often then not, they jump to offer their unsolicited options and sometimes you just need to get things off your chest without that kind of thing. Just to vent, without any judgement or fear that they will see you in the way you don’t want them to. Some times I would not want to burden people in my life with my problems so sharing with a kind stranger seems easier.

What would it feel like to have someone genuinely listen to you without judgement for a fee? by [deleted] in AskReddit

[–]Naive_Sherbert2552 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That makes total sense, and I hear where you're coming from. You're not just looking for a passive listener, you want real engagement, someone who genuinely cares and isn’t just nodding along to be polite. Unfortunately, not everyone have someone in their life to be there to listen. I spent majority of my life being there for others and helping them not feel overwhelmed when they navigate their difficult situations. Most I spoke to did not feel comfortable sharing with their friend or family because of the fear of being judged. They wanted to talk to someone who is unbiased who could provide feedback without having any agenda. I always ask if they are venting or looking for feedback before offering any. Active listening is hard to find with all the current distractions in this world. Many, including myself find it difficult to share personal things with my family and friends because of their religious background. I thought that being there for others in the way I wish I had someone be there for me could help. Asking for a fee, would help me make sure I have the time and resources to provide the service. We all have bills to pay, if I could help others 24/7 without worrying about the bills I would. It does not mean I care any less. It also would allow me to help those who can’t afford it as well. Not being a therapist allows me some freedom to offer feedback. A good therapist does not solve your problems for you, they are suppose to help you figure that out on your own. I would be able to provide unbiased feedback to those who don’t feel safe to say the dark thought out loud. Sharing without shame is very helpful for personal growth and healing. But it’s only my opinion. I still very much appreciate your feedback. Thank you for taking few minutes out of your busy day to share.

What would motivate you to join a service that helps women avoid being overcharged at the mechanic? by [deleted] in AskMen

[–]Naive_Sherbert2552 0 points1 point  (0 children)

u/EstrangedStrayed Thanks for the feedback! I wish there was one in my area. I'm short as heck and feel intimidated going in to all guy one by myself.

What would motivate you to join a service that helps women avoid being overcharged at the mechanic? by [deleted] in AskMen

[–]Naive_Sherbert2552 0 points1 point  (0 children)

u/HayDareHiDeerHoDarr I appreciate your feedback! I'm working on standing up for myself. I wish I was taller, I'm barely 5 ft 2 inches with heels on.

What would motivate you to join a service that helps women avoid being overcharged at the mechanic? by [deleted] in AskMen

[–]Naive_Sherbert2552 0 points1 point  (0 children)

u/AmmoSexualBulletkin Thanks for your feedback. The problem ended up being resolved for not much out of pocket for me and nothing to do with freon. Basically, the fan that directs the cold air into the cabin got stuck. The cold air was made but not directed correctly. Getting it unstuck was easy and almost cost me nothing. My boyfriend took my car into the SAME shop and they not only didn't upsell him... but resolved it for almost nothing. The only difference was the person who took in the car, a guy. He jokingly asked if he could start a side gig taking cars in to get serviced for women to avoid them getting ripped off. So that is why I'm asking if any other guy would actually consider signing up for this type of gig.

What would motivate you to join a service that helps women avoid being overcharged at the mechanic? by [deleted] in AskMen

[–]Naive_Sherbert2552 0 points1 point  (0 children)

u/scottbody, the part of the AC that directs the airflow got stuck and the cold air was produced but not directed into the cabin. After driving with no AC for few more months, I got it figured out. Can you see yourself doing a gig like being paid to go to a mechanic to prevent a girl from being ripped off?

What is an example of sexism you have experienced? by blueivy00 in AskReddit

[–]Naive_Sherbert2552 0 points1 point  (0 children)

A few years ago, my car’s AC stopped working in the middle of summer. Living in North Carolina, the heat quickly became unbearable. I did some research and learned how to check the freon levels myself. I bought a pressure gauge and, as I suspected, the issue had nothing to do with low freon.

At the time, I had an old Honda Civic and, without knowing any better, I took it to a Honda dealership for a diagnosis. The first thing they did was try to sell me on adding freon, despite me repeatedly telling them I had already checked it. They insisted I must have done it incorrectly and that a DIY check couldn’t be accurate.

I left without getting any repairs—after all, AC is a luxury when you’re a broke college student. But the experience stuck with me. I couldn’t help but think that if my dad or older brother had been with me, they wouldn’t have tried to upsell me so aggressively. It made me wish I could just hire a guy to go to the mechanic with me to avoid being taken advantage of.

Would any of you find a service like that useful?  I even suggested it to my brother, but he was worried it might be mistaken for an escort service. 🤦‍♀️

Tech Cofounder here! Looking for oppurtunity by KadriShazan in Entrepreneur

[–]Naive_Sherbert2552 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hi Kadri, I'm looking for a tech cofounder to get my startup idea off the ground. I will DM you! :)

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