The boy was on the point of crying when his mother reprimended
If i were you, i would consult my legal  advisor about the contract.

1.The boy was about to cry  when he was reprimended by his mother.
=> The boy was on the point of crying when his mother reprimanded him.
2. Why don't you consult your legal advisor about the contract.
=> If I were you I would consult my legal advisor about the contract.

1.The boy was about to cry  when he was reprimended by his mother.
=> The boy was on the point of crying when his mother reprimended him.
2. Why don't you consult your legal advisor about the contract.
=> If i were you, i would consult my legal  advisor about the contract.