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In Chapter 3 of 16 in her 2011 Capture Your Flag interview with host Erik Michielsen, The Grace List founder and entrepreneur Hattie Elliot answers "What Should Small Business Owners Consider When Choosing a Lawyer?"  She begins by advising small business owners to avoid going to court due to personal and financial costs and stresses.  She recommends using online resources and personal recommendations to identify lawyers and check specialty, references, and rates.  Use this approach to find the right lawyer given the issues you need to address.  Elliot is the founder and CEO of The Grace List, which is redefining the dating world by creating opportunities for singles to revitalize personal interests and find intriguing people who will influence their lives.  Before founding The Grace List, Elliot worked as a social entrepreneur and business development consultant.  Elliott graduated from the University of Cape Town in South Africa, where she studied economics, philosophy, and politics.