Prophylactic Legal Services

Prophylactics - Generally, we think of the term, "prophylactic" when we describe the prevention of sexually transmitted diseases or birth control.  However, the term is actually defined as "acting to defend against or prevent; protective."  The clear connotation is that a person utilizing a prophylactic device is trying to prevent something from happening - ie, getting pregnant or getting a sexually transmitted disease (STD).  As with other areas, sexually-related prophylactic devices come in different forms and cost different amounts.  Generally, the more costly the device, the better it works (not always, of course).

Also, as we know, if prophylactic devices are not utilized, the risk of failing rises.  If failure results, the costs go up exponentially.

In the legal realm, protecting one's clients is paramount.  Protecting one's clients in a cost effective manner is key.  Prevention occurs prior to the event, not after.  Unfortunately, a client often places his business at enormous risk in light of the cost of prophylactic legal services, tending instead to rely on less costly protective resources and, in many cases, decides simply that the risk is too remote.  The vast majority of such cases arise from smaller businesses, sole proprietors, small partnerships, and local businesses, whose expenditures cannot be "wasted" on unnecessary costs.

Unfortunately, there is a saturation of litigation in today's world.  One reason is because too many businesses rely on their own experiences in handling legal matters that directly affect the business bottom line.  My simple and recurring line to most clients is that anything the attorney can do for you, you can handle on your own.  That's right: you can file your own corporate documentation to start a business; you can draft your own contracts; set up your own employee guidelines; you can represent yourself in court, too. However, usually, it is only in the latter instance that a business retains legal counsel.  By then, the damage is done, and the cost to fix such damage will be much more than the preventive services that could have negated or minimized the problem in the first place.

Protect your business: Use legal services to avoid the "legal" STD - litigation!

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