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Overcoming Client Inertia: The Real Reason You Aren’t Closing New Business

Even the most motivated clients find it hard to switch law firms. In fact, the biggest obstacle to new business is inertia. Sally Schmidt suggests a few ways to get your prospects off the dime.

March 17, 2026 0 10
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AI for Litigators: How to Use AI for More Than Drafting and Summarization

Traci Hewitt | You’ve probably used AI to summarize a deposition, condense a document set, or draft a client update. But that's not where AI delivers its greatest value to litigation teams.

March 16, 2026 0 0
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Mindfulness for Trial Lawyers: Tips for Staying Calm In the Courtroom

Trial attorney Miles J. Feldman uses mindfulness techniques to maintain composure in high-stakes, high-conflict situations. What began as a way to manage stress has evolved into a framework he relies on every day.

March 13, 2026 0 0
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The Ultimate Deposition Outline: 3 Tips for Better Litigation Prep

Sam Davidoff | The difference between a mediocre deposition or a great one often comes down to the quality of the outline behind it. These three tips ensure disciplined prep and effective questioning.

March 12, 2026 0 0
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5 Tips to Make Time Entry Less Painful for Lawyers

Streamline your time-entry process and you will stop losing money. Karen and David Skinner have five tips to help you fix it now.

March 12, 2026 0 8
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Law Firm Marketplace Realities: Why Finding a Buyer Is Harder Than You Think

The marketplace for buying and selling law firms is immature and difficult to navigate. Indeed, says Roy Ginsburg, it’s pretty darn fickle. Here’s why, based on his experience of more than a decade brokering law firms nationwide.

March 11, 2026 0 0
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Is Your Firm Ready for Your First (or Next) Associate? Four Questions

Katie Lipp | Why do you want to grow your law firm? Protect your money and momentum by honestly answering these four questions for your post the job.

March 10, 2026 0 0
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Legal Marketing Metrics: Lawyer’s Guide to Reading a Marketing Report 

Think of marketing data as your case file, says Chip LaFleur. 'You’re not trying to learn everything; you’re trying to learn what matters.' That starts with understanding the most common metrics.

March 9, 2026 0 54
Checklist for lawyer business development, a key part of an attorney's plan.

How to Build a Weekly To-Do List for Business Development

Jay Harrington | By breaking your annual BD goals into actionable, bite-sized tasks, you can stay focused, build momentum, and have those small “wins” that keep you motivated.

March 6, 2026 0 0
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Winning Firms Aren’t Choosing Between AI and Staff: They’re Enabling Both

Legal Soft Product Spotlight | AI tools fail without ownership. Staffing alone can't scale. Legal Soft VA+ bridges the gap with AI-enabled virtual staff who drive outcomes.

March 6, 2026 2 0
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