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Differentiate Yourself

Client Service: Happy Clients Can Set Lawyers Apart

By | May.14.13 | No Comments

It’s not always easy to convince lawyers that they should care more about client service. Too many genuinely believe their legal expertise is paramount—the only thing that trul[...]

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Ethics

Keep Your Marketing Out of Ethics Traps

By | Feb.06.13 | 2 Comments

The most important ABA Model Rule governing professional conduct in the area of legal marketing is Rule 7.1, which covers communications concerning a lawyer's services. All states [...]

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The Best of Attorney at Work

Paying Referral Fees

By | Dec.27.12 | 1 Comment

As 2012 draws to a close, we're taking time off to enjoy winter break. To make sure you get your daily fix of Attorney at Work between Christmas and New Year's, however, we're rew[...]

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Business Development

Law School Regrets

By | Dec.19.12 | 2 Comments

I graduated from law school 30 years ago. When speaking to law students about how to find a job today, I mostly cover the basics. But I draw on my own experiences, too, and offer[...]

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Service

Pro Bono: It Pays to Be Good

By | Oct.15.12 | 2 Comments

Recently, New York became the first state to require that law students perform 50 hours of pro bono work before they can be admitted to the bar. Plenty of bloggers have already chi[...]

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Debunking the Top Two Fears

Why Be Afraid of Networking?

By | Sep.11.12 | 2 Comments

Unfortunately, most lawyers aren't particularly excited about the idea of networking. Even lawyers who've taken steps to get help with business development will object, inevitably[...]

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