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The law practice and the law office

Ed Poll — Fri, 24 May 2013 13:49:15 +0000

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.

The Rules of Professional Conduct do not
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How to eat an elephant

Michael Hammond and Mark Powers — Thu, 28 Mar 2013 20:39:05 +0000

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
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LegalTech 2013: from settlement predictions to social network tracking

Correy Stephenson — Tue, 19 Feb 2013 14:56:01 +0000

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.

Your to-do list may be too long

Kate Boucher — Fri, 15 Feb 2013 02:08:36 +0000

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.

Trending now: virtual law offices

Lisa Nickerson — Wed, 13 Feb 2013 05:24:58 +0000

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
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Tech roundup: Tighten writing, market with a smartphone and scan wirelessly

Correy Stephenson — Fri, 08 Feb 2013 12:23:57 +0000

Lawyers USA has rounded up the latest tips from lawyers on what technology tools they use to accomplish tasks more quickly and effectively.

A legal writing software helps make writing clearer and more concise. A new scanner offers the ability to scan documents wirelessly to a smartphone, while a password
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Are you really in control of your client files?

Ed Poll — Tue, 05 Feb 2013 04:43:54 +0000

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.

Create strong referral networks to grow your business

Jenna Weber — Wed, 30 Jan 2013 14:14:08 +0000

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
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Using ‘Meetup’ for marketing

Sylvia Hsieh — Thu, 17 Jan 2013 20:50:15 +0000

Lawyers are using the social networking site Meetup to meet other lawyers, get referral sources and find potential clients.

Started as a post-9/11 antidote to the isolating effects of technology, Meetup has become one of the largest networks for local groups to schedule events and meet face-to-face, with 11.1 million
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Tips for buying technology

Correy Stephenson — Fri, 21 Dec 2012 21:50:14 +0000

The prospect of investing in technology strikes fear into the hearts of many sole practitioners and small firms.

Ross Kodner and John Simek recently offered their expertise at an ALI/ABA webinar entitled “Buying Smart: Technology for Solos and Small Firms.”

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