Lawyers all have their own way of working, whatever the nature of the case. They do not provide the same level of availability to their clients, nor do their clients have the same need for their lawyer’s availability in resolving a particular dispute.
It’s true that a lawyer who provides no information about the progress of a case can leave the client in a state of uncertainty. However, the client should be aware that the professional in question operates according to his or her personal and professional schedule. If he’s sometimes unavailable, it’s probably because he doesn’t yet have important news to deliver. A phone call from time to time, without exaggeration, could therefore be useful, but it should not become a source of harassment for the lawyer. Contacting him all the time will only irritate him, and could even affect the smooth running of the relationship between the two parties.
Don’t be too demanding, to avoid a sharp rise in legal fees.
You should be aware that all a lawyer’s services are billed at the end of the contract, but sometimes an advance is required. Even if you want a lawyer who is available to you at all times, don’t forget that this will inflate his or her fees. So if it’s not an urgent matter, don’t bother contacting him every time. His availability is necessary, but you must also trust him to keep you informed at every important stage of the case. If the lawyer sends you an e-mail or just contacts you by phone, it’s because he feels that a face-to-face discussion is not yet necessary, and that it won’t have any major impact on the progress of the case.
It’s up to you to choose the right lawyer.