John Heiderscheidt, a Chicago-based attorney with nearly 13 years of experience, specializes in criminal defense, immigration, and some aspects of civil law with a business focus. He discusses the evolving legal industry and the economic challenges both lawyers and clients face today. Highlighting the affordability crisis in legal services, John references a study by the American Bar Association which found that over 85% of Americans cannot afford legal representation when needed. This alarming statistic led him to adopt a subscription model for legal services, likening it to insurance against legal fees. He believes this model not only makes economic sense for clients by offering steep discounts but also anticipates their legal needs through regular check-ups, akin to a doctor’s visit for physical wellness.
John elaborates on the subscription model’s benefits, emphasizing its role in providing legal wellness checks and steep discounts on services. He shares his journey into law, driven by a desire to help people and a recognition of his strengths in communication and analysis. Despite the challenges posed by market saturation and economic downturns, John remains committed to his subscription model, seeing it as a way to make legal services more accessible and affordable. He also touches on the impact of technology and automation on the legal profession, predicting significant changes in how services are delivered.
John discusses the flexibility of his pricing and service delivery, including discounted hourly rates and flat fees for certain cases. He is exploring proprietary technology to further automate and streamline services, particularly for immigration law. Despite the potential of technology to replace some aspects of legal work, John emphasizes the irreplaceable human element in providing compassionate and effective legal counsel. He reflects on the unique trust clients place in their lawyers, underscoring the responsibility to guide and protect them through legal challenges, something that, at least right now, AI cannot do.
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