By:
Ed Poll
Published: May 24, 2013
Tags: law office, practice management, solo practice
While some aspects of legal practice have migrated to the Internet, whether through telecommuting or a true virtual practice, a physical office where trial conferences are held and strategy developed remains the best environment for the lawyer-client relationship in small and midsized practices.
By:
Michael Hammond and Mark Powers
Published: March 28, 2013
Tags: legal marketing, marketing, practice management
During the last few years, it has been ever more common to hear lawyers say, with more than a hint of frustration and worry in their voices: “What’s the point of doing a marketing plan? Why bother trying to forecast trends and predict results when you’re riding the rollercoaster of this uncertain economy?”
By:
Correy Stephenson
Published: February 19, 2013
Tags: CLE, computer-assisted review, e-discovery, electronic discovery, electronically stored information, ESI, Facebook, iPad, iPad apps, iPad mini, legal technology, LegalTech, practice management, predictive coding, settlements, social media, technology
Lawyers USA reports on items of interest to solos and small firm attorneys from the annual LegalTech conference, including software that can predict where a case will settle.
By:
Kate Boucher
Published: February 14, 2013
Tags: practice management
More often than not we make our lists too long, get overzealous, and ultimately have trouble completing, or even starting, the actionable items.
If that sounds familiar, this is the perfect time to take a simpler approach to your business development goals and get back to the following basics.
By:
Lisa Nickerson
Published: February 13, 2013
Tags: practice management, technology, virtual law office, virtual law practice
Many things are generational in our society, and such differences in the workforce must be given ample attention if we are going to remain leaders in business.
We can no longer ignore the breakdown of the traditional workplace and work style that includes the definition of yesterday’s 9 to 5 office schedule. The virtual office is no longer a trend; it’s an efficient and effective means of working.
By:
Correy Stephenson
Published: February 8, 2013
Tags: Adobe Acrobat, data security, Fujitsu, LastPass, legal writing, marketing, practice management, ScanSnap iX500, smartphone, technology, WordRake, Zazzle
Lawyers USA has rounded up the latest tips from lawyers on what technology tools they use to accomplish tasks more quickly and effectively.
By:
Ed Poll
Published: February 4, 2013
Tags: client files, ethics, practice management
Rule of Professional Conduct 1.15 states that lawyers have a professional duty to protect all documents relating to clients by requiring that client property and files be “appropriately safeguarded.”
Failure to keep files safe and free from outside perusal is a failure in the duty to act competently in the best interests of a client. The rules and specific time periods for storing or destroying client files vary by jurisdiction.
By:
Jenna Weber
Published: January 30, 2013
Tags: business development, marketing, practice management, referrals
It’s easy to say you build your practice by word of mouth, but how do you really know whether word is spreading?
It is more beneficial to have a set strategy you follow consistently in order to fully reap the rewards of your professional relationships. This is why it’s crucial to build a strong network of referral partners or centers of influence to help develop a steady flow of qualified referrals.
The prospect of investing in technology strikes fear into the hearts of many sole practitioners and small firms.
