On Being a Hired Gun: the best legal advice still comes from individual lawyers, well trained, and forward-thinking. I have acted in many complex matters over a wide area of boundary-breaking law, and I practice with a high level of expertise. I can be more efficient than a large law firm because I don’t have excess overhead. That makes fees more effective. If there are questions that fall outside my expertise I have a network of excellent lawyers I will bring in as required. I recommend strategies well in advance, remaining flexible, reacting to change, and seeking opportunities in adversity, to obtain optimal results. I use technology to work efficiently and keep client costs down. My office is fully equipped for digital communications and case management. In adversarial settings I take pride in being relentless and tenacious. At the same time I educate clients about the law, and how it affects their business interest, so they can make informed decisions. I have spent plenty of time around large law firms. I have been a large-firm partner. I can tell you that most of those people are competent and affable, but just remember that large firms tend to have a revolving door of juniors and associates handling the details. The primary lawyer becomes less familiar with the matter as it unfolds. I deal with matters hands-on all the way. I have my finger on the trigger of large-firm professionalism, with excellent one-on-one service instead.
~ William Genereux
