FLAT OUT WRONG JJSEABROOK.
Firms at this level are not prostitutes. They can and ARE picky about who they accept. I am an attorney with significant experience at firms at this level. Most of these partners aren't sitting around waiting for clients to walk in. They are usually handling signficant cases requiring significant time. Simply because you show up and slap a retainer down doesn't mean squat at this level. They must feel your case is worth THEIR investment of time because every hour you are taking away from them to handle your case, they are giving up an hour on other signficant clients or other significant potential clients. Moreover, they have a reputation to maintain and they are not interested whatsoever in getting involved in companies that are not real and legitimate. The slightest whiff of fraud and I'm sure Edwards Angell would have backed well away from this one. I'm sure bashers will start screaming "What about Enron's lawyers?" and if it comes to that, well then NO lawyer is ever worth trusting. But on average, firms at this level ARE very selective about their client list. One slip and their reputation can be devastated.
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As always, these are my personal opinions.
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