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It’s true!                                                            YOUR “COUNSEL”
                                                                                            MAKE A LAWYER



                                                                                  BEFORE YOU GET SUED.
                     We’ve gone digital.                                          Continued from page 40


                                                                                  become a part of your dealerships team.
              The NEW 2018 Coupon App is Here!

           Download & get started to save thousands on auction fees!              It imperative that the counsel you choose
                                                                                  is  compatible  with  you  and  your  team
                                                                                  and understands how to support the long-
                                                                                  term vision of your dealership. As part of
                                                                                  your team, effective dealership counsel
                                                                                  must have emotional intelligence because
                                                                                  contrary to popular belief most lawyers have
                                                                                  emotions too. The ability to interact with
                                                                                  different stakeholders, understand what
                                                                                  they need to achieve their goals, and apply
                                                                                  the law to guide your dealership to legally
                                                                                  compliant solutions is an invaluable skill,
                                                                                  that many lawyers just don't have. Along
                                                                                  these lines, your counsel must be willing
                                                                                  to take the time to educate you about the
                                                                                  legal decisions you make and allow your
                                                                                  risk tolerance and the law to comingle. He
                                                                                  or she should tell you what the law says and
                                                                                  explain how it affects your dealership and
                                                                                  the  way  you  do  business  to  allow  you  to
                                                                                  make educated choices. Your ideal counsel
                                                                                  should  provide  advice  and  spot  issues  in
                         Download the COUPON BOOK App                             any legal area that your dealership faces
                         It’s savings right at your fingertips.                   and either provide solutions or guide you
                                                                                  to someone who can.
                                                     Android & Apple Phones:
                                                    Search for the “IADA” app     Engaging  counsel  or part-time  in-house
                                                                                  counsel before issues arise is the best way
                                                     STEPS TO FOLLOW              to provide dealership owners with the
                                                       1) Open the App            peace  of  mind  and  guidance  necessary
                                                  2) Go to "Membership Awards”    to today's dealerships. Having access to a
                                                   3) Select "Georgia – GIADA"    licensed attorney acting as your dealerships
                                                   4) Scroll down to REGISTER     focused counsel is truly unbeatable and
                                                      5) Fill in ALL fields       worth every penny. If you would like to
                                                6) CLICK the REGISTER BUTTON      discuss cost effective part-time in-house
                                                      YOU'RE DONE!                options for dealership members of GIADA,
                                                                                  feel free to contact me at eric.gregory@
                                                                                  thegregorylawgroup.com. n


                                                                                   MARK YOUR CALENDARS!
                                                                                     2018 Convention & Expo
                                                                                          July 12-14, 2018

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                                                                                         Hyatt Regency Savannah
                                                                                             2 W Bay Street
                                                                                        Savannah, Georgia 31401


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