Abraham Lincoln said, “A lawyer’s time and advice is his stock in trade.” This adage is still true. Time spent talking on the phone, or reading your e-mail, is just as valuable as the other time your lawyer spends on your case. There are several ways you can minimize fees for phone calls. Accumulate several questions, write them down and ask them all during one call. E-mail may be more effective as several specific questions can be dealt with more efficiently than a long phone call. If a phone call is needed, stay on point.