So, You Need a Lawyer: Which Qualities Delaware’s Lawyers Deem Most Important

Lawyers surveyed ranked the following qualities in order of importance (No. 1 being the highest).

October 7, 2013 |By Delaware Today

Honesty and ethics
Possessing substantive knowledge
Attention to detail
Diligence
Desire to put clients’ needs and desires first
Courtesy toward adverse parties
Ability to make complex issues understandable
Tenacity
Excellent writing ability
Excellent management skills
Trial skills or experience in the courtroom
Understanding the breadth of law beyond one’s specialty
Law school pedigree

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