Lawyers: hypotheses and test results

When a government agency is pressuring my business, or my business runs into systemic pressure, I want to understand the real risks and scenarios, so that I don't make the situation worse or land myself in a criminal case, and so that the outcome is manageable.

When a counterparty doesn't pay or breaches the contract, I want to choose the most advantageous route to collection, not the most formally “correct” one.

When a conflict could escalate from a civil case into a criminal one, I want a lawyer who sees it coming, so I can stop the process in time.

When a business enters a regulatory gray area, using formally legal but questionable schemes or decisions, I want to understand in advance where the line is between what's acceptable and what's dangerous, so I don't end up being blamed after the fact.

An operating medical business that needs to get accredited. Pain — not knowing how it's done. What needs to be done, prepared, to get accreditation. Which procedures to go through. Needs help from someone who can help obtain it and support them through every stage of getting accredited. Job — successfully get accredited without extra hassle or problems. So the company can keep running a legal business and earning money.

Doctors who mostly work in private clinics. Pain — sometimes they end up in difficult, contentious situations where they don't know the answer or how to act. They need help, a consultation, or support. They can be sued, stripped of their right to practice medicine, or get a negative assessment of their work. Job — handle or resolve a difficult situation at work, with a client. Know the important legal nuances so they stop ending up in unfavorable situations.

People who need help and mentorship when selling their medical business. Pain — facing a business sale for the first time. They don't know how to do it properly. They don't know the legal nuances. There's fear and uncertainty that something will go wrong. Job — sell their business without problems or extra hassle.

Management staff, founders, directors. A medical business that has run into problems with document workflow. Pain — they've run into the problem of incorrectly managed document workflow and not knowing the legal nuances involved. They need to properly set up the processes related to document workflow. Job — figure it out and build a correct, competent document workflow process. So the process is in order, they stop stressing, and stop spending resources on this issue.

Those planning to open a medical business. Pain — they need support, because there are many complex legal issues. There's a lot to account for, all the documents to gather, etc., in order to open the business and not run into a problem after opening. Job — be calm and not worry, knowing their business is ready to open and all the legal nuances and risks have been covered. So the business runs and functions, and they can spend time growing it rather than solving problems they didn't account for at opening.

Owners, founders, management staff. A medical business that recently opened and is hiring staff. They need to correctly and competently assess and document their employees. Pain — they've run into problems assessing and documenting employees. Or they don't yet know how to do it properly, since they've just started the business. They need help, a consultation, or support. Job — get rid of the problems that come up when hiring and assessing employees. So that in the future they don't run into problems with regulatory bodies or patients.

Patients who want to know their rights, receive quality medical care, and be able to stand up for their rights anywhere in the world. Pain — they don't know their rights or how to stand up for them. They don't know how to act in such situations. They don't know their rights in other countries. Job — learn the key legal nuances and their rights. So they can stand up for their rights anywhere in the world and receive quality medical care.

A medical business about to open soon that needs to get a license. Pain — they need to get a license. Fear that it might not be issued, or that problems will arise while trying to get it. Job — get a license to run a medical business, without problems or extra nerves. So they can start running the business and growing it.

Owners, directors, founders. An operating or recently opened medical business that has started facing inspections, or has them coming up soon. Pain — afraid that problems will come up during the inspection. Fear of running into fines, lawsuits, etc. They need help and support during inspections by government bodies. Job — get rid of the fear and uncertainty ahead of an inspection and be confident that everything is in order. So they stop spending time, energy and resources on this, and can focus on growing the business.

A medical business that has run into a problem or conflict with a patient, a client. There may have been complaints or lawsuits. Pain — stress, nerves, because such incidents damage the reputation. They need competent support and help resolving such problems. Job — get rid of or resolve the problem with the conflict situation between the patient and the business. Be confident the conflict is settled. So the company's reputation doesn't get damaged, and this doesn't harm the business's growth and prosperity.

An operating medical business that has come to realize it needs to conduct a legal audit of the company. To check whether there are any potential risks. Because there may be some unresolved problems and gaps that could cause harm down the line. Pain — there's fear and uncertainty about whether everything is in order with the organization on the legal side. There are worries. Job — be confident that everything is in order with the organization. Get an understanding that the organization no longer has hidden problems or risks that could unexpectedly surface later. So they don't spend emotional resources on this and can focus on growing the business.

When a legal dispute with a counterparty begins, or I'm not sure whether it's worth going to court, I want to build a defense strategy, not just file a claim, so that I don't lose more than I've already lost.

When I'm summoned or “invited” to law enforcement agencies over my business affairs, I want to know how to act, so I don't harm myself with my words or actions.