Make a speech a success before it’s spoken
Few people appreciate the impact that the preparation phase of a speech can have on the final product. “Everybody we speak to always says, ‘I’m fine with organization; I just want to be better at my...
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Explaining your fee structure to new clients is a common challenge for attorneys, especially for newer lawyers. “In law school, almost never is there a mention of rates,” says Tyler White, an estate...
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Given the number of social media sites reviewing everything from barbeque to Botox, some law firm consultants say that lawyers should be asking their clients to post positive reviews on websites like...
View ArticlePut client testimonials to work for your practice
The matter’s resolved, your work is done, and the client is happy. But in order for your client’s enthusiasm to end up benefitting more than just your morale, consider asking for a testimonial. “The...
View ArticleTips for Outlook meeting requests
Many lawyers use Microsoft Outlook to schedule meetings but overlook some of the less-than-obvious benefits of the software feature. Deborah Savadra, a legal assistant in Mobile, Ala., and editor of...
View ArticleQuick tips to tune up firm finances
Being a successful solo or small-firm attorney means focusing not only on the practice of law, but also on business and finances. Unfortunately, law schools haven’t done a very good job of teaching law...
View ArticleAttorney-geared apps released
A recently released smartphone app offers attorneys free assistance with bankruptcy claims, while another brings the gold-standard in general reference to the legal realm. Rust Omni, the bankruptcy...
View ArticleShadow juries: an insightful tool in the right case
During a recent med-mal trial in Pennsylvania against two doctors and a hospital over an injury at birth, 12 people with similar attributes to the 12 jurors filed in and out of the observation area of...
View ArticleRent an office that suits your firm
Searching for a new office for your firm can be a daunting task. Whether you’re on the hunt for a first office or looking to trade up, the process can raise all sorts of questions about what a law...
View ArticleMake a speech a success before it’s spoken
Few people appreciate the impact that the preparation phase of a speech can have on the final product. “Everybody we speak to always says, ‘I’m fine with organization; I just want to be better at my...
View ArticleTips for avoiding legal-mal claims
Being hit with a legal malpractice suit is a lawyer’s worst nightmare. But staying out of trouble with your clients may be easier than you think. According to Dan Pinnington, director of practicePRO,...
View ArticleTips for explaining rates, fees to new clients
Explaining your fee structure to new clients is a common challenge for attorneys, especially for newer lawyers. “In law school, almost never is there a mention of rates,” says Tyler White, an estate...
View ArticlePros and cons to soliciting online reviews from clients, say experts
Given the number of social media sites reviewing everything from barbeque to Botox, some law firm consultants say that lawyers should be asking their clients to post positive reviews on websites like...
View ArticlePut client testimonials to work for your practice
The matter’s resolved, your work is done, and the client is happy. But in order for your client’s enthusiasm to end up benefitting more than just your morale, consider asking for a testimonial. “The...
View ArticleTips for Outlook meeting requests
Many lawyers use Microsoft Outlook to schedule meetings but overlook some of the less-than-obvious benefits of the software feature. Deborah Savadra, a legal assistant in Mobile, Ala., and editor of...
View ArticleQuick tips to tune up firm finances
Being a successful solo or small-firm attorney means focusing not only on the practice of law, but also on business and finances. Unfortunately, law schools haven’t done a very good job of teaching law...
View ArticleAttorney-geared apps released
A recently released smartphone app offers attorneys free assistance with bankruptcy claims, while another brings the gold-standard in general reference to the legal realm. Rust Omni, the bankruptcy...
View ArticleShadow juries: an insightful tool in the right case
During a recent med-mal trial in Pennsylvania against two doctors and a hospital over an injury at birth, 12 people with similar attributes to the 12 jurors filed in and out of the observation area of...
View ArticleRent an office that suits your firm
Searching for a new office for your firm can be a daunting task. Whether you’re on the hunt for a first office or looking to trade up, the process can raise all sorts of questions about what a law...
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