Guy Kawasaki on Deal Lawyers

From Dennis Kennedy:

"Guy Kawasaki, in his book The Art of the Start, has some choice words for lawyers. If you are a lawyer who represents businesses or you are in a business that uses lawyers, Kawasaki offers excellent insights into the lawyer/client relationship.

Consider this:

'[F]ind a lawyer who genuinely wants to do deals, not prevent them, and set the right legal framework. Many lawyers view their role as the 'adult supervision' that will prevent stupid deals from taking place. However, their bias is often that a deal is bad until proven good. Avoid this kind of lawyer. Instead, find one who views his role as a problem solver and service function for you, the customer.'"