Client
Let me preface this by saying I'm from New York City originally and I have extensive experience representing myself in minor cases. Several years ago I had legal trouble as a result of impropriety and was unsatisfied with the deal I was offered. He spoke to me and told me I was unlikely to get a better deal unless I rolled the dice and went to trial. We were on the phone for maybe 20 minutes, and I offered to pay him for his time. He declined. If I ever need an attorney I would not hesitate to call him first.