This section recommends sources to help lawyers conduct a client interview, review the merits of the case, and evaluate the possible monetary rewards if they choose to accept a retainer. Verdict and settlement reports can be used to gauge the value of a case and will also be helpful to determine appropriate and inappropriate compensation. A list of resources to identify other attorneys is also included. If you cannot accept a case you may want to refer a potential client to another attorney and benefit from a referral fee.
Addressing A Client's Litigation Issues: Leading Lawyers on Educating Clients, Managing Expectations, and Developing a Case StrategyIn a law library catalog, use the subject headings "attorney and client--United States" or "interviewing in law practice--United States" to identify relevant materials.
Client Science: Advice for Lawyers on Counseling Clients through Bad News & Other Legal Realities
Lawyers As Counselors, a Client-Centered Approach by 
Documenting the Attorney-Client Relationship: Law Firm Policies on Engagement, Termination, and Declination
Getting the Whole Truth: Interviewing Techniques for the Lawyer by 
The Counselor-at-Law: A Collaborative Approach to Client Interviewing and Counseling
Trauma-Informed Law: A Primer for Lawyer Resilience and Healing by 