I have a NNN commercial tenant who refused to pay rent so I am looking to hire an attorney to help with steps moving forward after I have just finished our due process. Left a msg, an attorney called me back from this firm. He said that if interested, he'll take all the names and run conflict check. Then an engagement letter must be signed plus a retainer. I said fine, standard procedure, but I need to know what you can do or plan to do so I can decide who to chose. Attorney: can't give you anything until we have the lease, the names of all parties, and run conflict check, and sign.... Wait, I know, I am looking to learn about you and your capabilities or something so I can choose my legal representation. Attorney: we are a good firm with good attorney. Me: you don't give me anything to go by. Attorney: I can't give you anything until we get your names, tenant names, run conflict.... I can't give you anything until we know more. It's like taking your car to the shop and say fix it without knowing that is wrong. Hold on, I know the standard procedure, I get it. Just give me a general picture of a NNN tenant who refused to pay rent so what a landlord can do. [playing to his tune] It's like going to a car dealership and ask to buy a car and the dealer says "I can't tell you anything about any of these cars until you sign a contract..."Attorney: selecting an attorney is not like buying a car (really? you just used a car analogy but I can't)[broken record playing again] I can't give you anything until ..... Me: Listen, this is not going anywhere, thanks for your call back.... CLICK! attorney hung up. Not even a goodbye or ok thanks. This is the worst consultation or introductory call I ever have. read more