Of course, we should also exchange a few pleasantries when we meet, not too much. After you are sure it is your lawyer, come straight to the point, talk about the case and listen to the lawyer's opinions and suggestions on the case.
The main task of a lawyer is to help you win a lawsuit, not to help you spend money.
A lawyer who can eat is not necessarily a good lawyer.
Mainly depends on the lawyer's understanding of the law and the grasp of the case.
How can I help you win this lawsuit as much as possible? Of course, communication is necessary, but not at the dinner table.
Also, on the basis of full communication and understanding of the case, you should ask clearly whether the lawsuit you are facing is likely to lose, how big it is, and why.
Don't listen to others, make sure you won't lose your lawsuit. A lawyer can guarantee that the lawsuit will win, but it also depends on what kind of relationship it is. Try to get him to answer this question.
After all, the lawsuit is about the result, not the boasting of the lawyer you hired.
I hope my answer is helpful to you.