Getting Paid Commandment #7

When you get up in the morning dreading your job, there is one case, one client, that comes to your mind before all others.

That client is the person you think about when you go to bed at night worrying about work.

That client’s face pops in to your mind during weekends with your family and date night with your spouse.

That client infiltrates your life — all, the, time.

That client doesn’t pay you but does suck up all your time and energy anyway.

You hate that client.

You’re at the end of your rope. You just can’t do it anymore.

And yet, you persist. You keep serving that client, even though everything inside you begs you to stop.

We all have that client. And that fact brings us to commandment #7: fire your worst client — today.

The reason is simple: your life and your firm will be significantly better once you fire your worst client.

Worst clients don’t just not pay (that’s part of what makes them the worst), they also zap you of your ability to serve your other clients well. They drain your team of energy and good will. They make it less likely you’ll go market and get new clients because you fear the new ones might be like that client.

Your worst client is ruining your law firm.

Cut the cord that binds.

You know you want to. You’ve wanted to forever. Do it, now.

If you need some more encouragement, think about this: you’ll make more money after you fire your worst client. I promise.

You’ll have so much more time and energy to devote to your team and your marketing once you free up the mental and emotional bandwidth currently being held hostage by that client.

You’ll also have the courage to say “no” to potential clients who you think aren’t a good fit and won’t pay.

That courage will cause you to accept new, better clients who pay, which will increase your revenues and the quality of your work.

You’ll like the people you serve, which will make you a better attorney, which will drive new referrals.

Firing your worst client is the beginning of a virtuous loop that will improve your firm and help you get paid 100% for the work you do.

There is only upside.

Fire your worst client — today.

Protect Your Money And Your Family

We remove fear associated with divorce, protect your money & maximize time with your kids!

We're here to help. Let's determine your best options.

Call Us 24//7 at 801-685-9999 to Speak with a Live Representative

Utah Divorce FAQs
Top 100 Divorce Blog
What Clients Are Saying…
BrownLaw icon
Excellent
Brown Family Law
Based on 1013 reviews
Worked with Nick and Carren they did an awesome job with a difficult situation. The whole Brown law team was excellent to work with. I would highly recommend them to anyone that needs thier services. Thank you Nick and Carren also the rest of the team. On a side note everyone i delt with was very friendly! Thank you again!
Clay is the best
Clay was fantastic. I really appreciated his professionalism and knowledge. I would absolutely recommend him to anyone needing his services.
Helped me with everything, supported me in all my decisions! Communication is top notch! Never worked with a lawyer who was so easy to get a hold of! They are the best!
Daniel is a wizard. He’s incredibly knowledgeable and has a real gift for walking you through stressful situations with clarity and calm. He makes the process feel easy when it could otherwise be overwhelming. Highly recommend working with him!
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

Navigating a divorce is never easy, and I am so grateful to have had the support of attorney Nathaniel Garrabrandt and paralegal Carren Leavitt. From start to finish, they were responsive, professional, and compassionate. I really appreciated the weekly check-in Every phone call and email was answered promptly. There were moments when I needed immediate help with custody issues and protection—Nathaniel handled those situations with calm expertise and gave me the reassurance I needed during such a stressful and uncertain time.

Divorce can feel overwhelming, but having strong legal guidance made all the difference. Nathaniel and Carren provided not only the legal knowledge but also the steady support that helped me feel protected and confident moving forward. I couldn’t recommend Briwn Family Law more highly to anyone needing a reliable and caring legal team!
David Handy and his team were fantastic in helping me navigate custody time with my daughter. He gave the me reassurance and encouragement I needed with each step and I couldn't be more grateful to him! Thanks David! And to his team Candace & Brooklyn for being very helpful in keeping constant communication open. I enjoyed working with everyone!
I had a great experience. Amazing guidance and direction to best help me and my situation.
This has honestly been a first-class experience! I've gotten to work with many attorneys throughout my life and none have been as attentive as, Clay Randle has been.
Daniel and Carren were great to work with. They took time to help me understand the process and get through a difficult time. When I had questions they were quick to respond and really listened to my concerns.
yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7

Categories