Litigators who get the most value from litigation finance think of a funder not as a tool of last resort, but as a strategic partner. There are many times when funding should be part of the conversation. Here are five moments to pick up the phone.
When You First Deliver the Budget
The moment you hand a client a budget is the moment they start doing math. Even enthusiastic clients may feel a quiet shock at the total. This is the ideal time to introduce funding as an option, not a fallback. Offering funding gives the client a route to ensuring the case is properly resourced to its end. For this reason, some jurisdictions require lawyers to discuss funding with clients as a matter of professional responsibility.
