A: can you have the briefs from the Anderson Firm's lawyer on my desk by tomorrow morning? There are quite a few very time sensitive matters with this case. I am afraid I can't wait any longer.
B: getting those Anderson briefs has been harder than you can imagine. I have tried to contact their lawyer many times, but every time I call, his secretary says he's in a meeting or out of the office, or away on business. I am beginning to think he's trying to avoid me.
A: that's highly possible. He knows if we miss our filling deadline, we don't stand a cahnce to compete against them for the bid. Try to get a hold of him again. Give him a call and see if he can fax them first thing.
B: what if I can't speak to him directly?
A: ask his secretary to fax them. It's the same thing. Have them faxed over, with a copy also faxed to Martin's office.
B: how do I find Martin's fax number? Is he in your rolodex?
A: no, but you can also call their office and ask the secretary to give you their fax number. I'll email you their office number later today.
B: Okay, I'll get on it first thing.
A: be sure you do. I need those briefs ASAP.
