Rick's post summarizes much of my same thinking on this matter. In
many cases I will happily consult with folks free of charge; but to be
honest, there are traps that are easy to fall into when you do that,
and so attorneys have to be circumspect about the extent to which they
will provide legal advice and guidance to persons who may or may not
end up retaining the attorney.

And, for what it's worth, even though I'm a plan attorney, I'm also a
member. Just in case *I* need a good lawyer.

Blue skies,

Darrell Clay
Cleveland, Ohio
http://ifrpilot.blogspot.com