Professionalism

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Lawyer Advertising Rules: This Is How You Avoid the Minefields

“You can go your own way.” I may be dating myself with this reference to the Fleetwood Mac tune from the 1970s, but this is an invitation the states have readily embraced when adopting the rules governing lawyer advertising to prevent false or ...

William Hornsby - September 25, 2024
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Get Out! Take an Actual Day Off to Curb Lawyer Stress

Megan Zavieh | Stress is sneaky. It influences your ability to think and work — even when you think you're "fine." Here is my story of realizing stress was getting to me, seeing the possibility of real harm, and taking a day to uncork some of ...

Megan Zavieh - July 2, 2022
Searing Lessons From a State Bar Complaint: A Lawyer’s Story

An ethics sanction is not a professional death sentence. Not if you don't let it become one.

Bruce Willey - June 23, 2022
How Lawyers Should Respond to Cognitive Decline in a Client

Mark C. Palmer | "Can I continue to properly serve a client who may have diminished capacity? What if he continues to decline?" Ask the Experts at 2Civlity.org.

Mark C. Palmer - June 22, 2022
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Survival Skill No. 5 for Lawyers: Letting Go of Anger

Learn to deal with your own anger and that of the people around you.

Link Christin - June 20, 2022
Lawyer Advertising Ethics
Six Things Every Lawyer (and Marketer) Should Know About Lawyer Advertising Ethics

Will Hornsby | I’ve plowed some of this ground in prior posts, but here is a framework to understand the six most important issues.

William Hornsby - June 10, 2022
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Should You Sublet Office Space in Your Law Firm?

Many law firms are wondering what to do with their empty offices. Here are a few pros and cons to consider about subletting.

Katie Tejada - May 26, 2022
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Advocacy Without Assholery

Nothing But the Ruth! | I asked non-jerk lawyers: How do you manage to be an effective advocate without acting like an ass — even when dealing with opposing counsel who are?

Ruth Carter - April 27, 2022
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4 Tips to Help Junior Lawyers Effectively Communicate via Email With Clients

Zana Tomich | Before you become an expert in the practice of law, you can (and should) become an expert in client service.

Zana Tomich - April 5, 2022
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Emily Weber: How to Be a Top Lawyer in Your Field

Chere Estrin | Foley & Lardner's Emily Weber applies a hands-on, practical approach to her law practice. Some advice: Don’t be afraid to seek out feedback.

Chere Estrin - March 9, 2022
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