I did see how MrsH was going about the search and thought she and her father are doing well. The real big thing I saw is that the first two interviewed did tell her to drop her counterclaim, so I examined the NY grounds and they were spot on. So that is a must observation from any attorney. Also, ask how the change in tactics could affect the direction of settlement items. For instance, the judge was not going to allow a move to NJ. How will the change in tactics change that result. Of course, the remaining issues need to be addressed.
Next, one has to be a good client. This is business and requires a businesslike approach. One has to assume that the case will end in a divorce decree. And MrsH's business is to get the best possible resolution for herself and her children. Also, business and DBing are two separate things. Don't let emotions get in the way of business. There were times when MrsH let the emotional side get in the way of business and you cannot expect an attorney to do their best work under those circumstances. It also obfuscates the deficiency in the attorney.
Also, realize the attorney doesn't work in a vacuum. When I was back home last month, I stopped by my old neighborhood and showed my boys. Later I and my sister (whose H is an attorney and who I have had discussions about his business) about the old neighborhood and she said something about the sister of one of her friends who was a real bitch. Said bitch was a divorce attorney and other attorneys knew she would just beat anyone down until they submitted. This is extreme and I am sure said bitch would only take the clients with deep pockets, but attorneys are human too.
