Vickie,
I was hired by an attorney to locate a testifying expert. When I sent the contract to the attorney to sign, he sent it back requesting that I put the plaintiff’s name in the contract instead of his. I learned in the CLNC® Certification Program that the contract is always between the law firm and me and that is how I have always done it. Should I consider his request or stick with the way I was taught?
Leann E., RN, CLNC
Hi Leann,
You are absolutely correct. Stick with the way you were taught. The contract should always be between you and the attorney, never with the plaintiff or defendant. Contact the attorney and politely emphasize that your contract has to be with the attorney, not the plaintiff and that all invoices will be submitted to and paid by the attorney. Communicate that your standard business practice is to collect a retainer check for the amount of your location fee and the signed contract. Upon receipt of both, you will begin work to locate a testifying expert.
Success Is Inside!
Vickie
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