Ins n Outs > passion.
Law is not some Hollywood shit.
Its who can throw the quickest hooks, have them be verified / corroborated / plausible, and influential.
Filing briefs, motions, etc. quickly, and attacking the case quickly, at full speed, is a more significant factor than "heart". Law is not an armwrestling match or a strongman contest.
Key signs of lazy legal counsel - not reacting at full speed to the case or giving an otherwise unprepared response. Lawyers are being paid by you.
It is up to you to find out:
- Their plan
- Their tactics
- Their progress and the progress of the case
And stay on them just as you would any other product or service you pay your own money for.