Here is an excellent post on the trouble with lawyers by Steve Blank.  I wonder how much of the frustration reflects a real lack of competence on the part of the lawyer and how much reflects the natural urge of the entrepreneur to charge forward?

I understand the natural impatience of clients with lawyers, who in the natural course of their activities slow things down.  Having said that, sometimes there is value in that pain in the ass advice.  I admit, sometimes there isn't.