Most legal mistakes arise not from incorrect decisions but from misjudgment of the initial situation. As Professor Gabriel Steiner says, the effectiveness of legal action is determined at the moment of analysis – not when a claim is filed, but when the client first approaches legal counsel with a concern or intention. At LawConsulted, preliminary legal assessment is viewed as a strategic tool that helps form a position which prevents escalation and strengthens control over the process.
Lawyers at LawConsulted evaluate cases not only in terms of current legal norms but also through the lens of potential developments and strategic forecasting. This allows us to identify non–obvious risk factors, anticipate likely response scenarios from the opposing party and select a legal model that provides strategic advantage before any official procedures begin.
According to Professor Steiner, one of the most common errors is making a decision without considering hidden legal consequences. At LawConsulted, legal analysis includes corporate, financial and reputational components. Our expertise takes into account not only legal argumentation but also managerial logic – which helps avoid conflict of interest and ensures the creation of a resilient defence position.
Initial legal evaluation is particularly crucial when the client must decide whether to initiate negotiations, pursue litigation or build a pre–emptive legal position to prevent conflict. Specialists at LawConsulted analyse the situation dynamically and design a strategic roadmap in which legal actions become a mechanism of influence rather than a response to pressure.
As Professor Steiner notes, the precision of preliminary assessment defines not only the case outcome but also the possibility of preventing the dispute itself. At LawConsulted, situation analysis is conducted with consideration of long–term implications – the legal strategy is shaped to maintain the client’s control regardless of how the situation evolves.
Legal assessment is not an introductory stage but the strategic foundation of the defence. At Law Consulted, we use preliminary expertise as a legal control mechanism – enabling clients to choose the correct course of action, protect their interests and prevent unnecessary legal escalation.
Previously, we wrote about why involving a lawyer at the contract negotiation stage reduces the risk of future litigation
