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Civil Matters

As I entered my firm’s building the other day, I held the outer door open for several of our young attorneys. When a young woman then turned to hold the inside door open for us, one of the men made a bit of a scene (partly for my benefit, no ...

Otto Sorts - February 14, 2011
The Best Thing to Do with Good Advice Is Pass It On

Take a peek behind the doors of Attorney at Work and you’ll see that an amazing group of “name” experts serve as our Advisors. Most of them are crazy busy all over the world. But, somehow, they make time to blog as part of their daily routine. ...

The Editors - February 11, 2011
Preparing for the Axe to Fall

You'd be surprised how often lawyers who've been laid off or fired express complete incredulity. Usually, the signals have been clear. But since no one wants to believe it can happen to them, they find themselves completely unprepared. Don't let ...

Wendy Werner - February 10, 2011
Tapping Trends to Build New Business

Each year, we research and identify the current trends in the business of practicing law. Frequently, however, I’m reminded that seeing the trends is only the first step. The second is answering the important question, “What does it mean to me?” ...

Bob Denney - February 9, 2011
Developing an Online Research Workflow: Third Step, Evernote

With so much information available online, how do you sort out what you want, and easily capture and retrieve it? This is the final installment in Tom Mighell's three-part series describing how he manages his personal workflow with a combination ...

Tom Mighell - February 8, 2011
You’re Hired! Here’s How to Stay That Way

Some key lessons for every job seeker, or for anyone who wants to advance their career—and avoid ever hearing "You're fired!"

Lauren Egan and Michael Sachs - February 3, 2011
Nine Questions to Ask About Your Firm’s Website

Law firms are investing more in the design and development of their Web sites than ever. But are your visitors any happier? No matter the size of your firm or budget, visitors expect the same intuitive experience they have with CNN.com, WSJ.com ...

Deborah McMurray - February 2, 2011
Six Tips to Maximize Your Bar Dues

Like most who eked out a living during the lean years of the Great Depression, my grandmother believed strongly in frugality—and she could stretch a dollar as far as anyone I’ve ever known. Today, dollar-stretching is once again a valuable ...

Erik Mazzone - February 1, 2011
Choose One Thing

Overwhelmed? Breaking through the inertia is as simple as choosing one thing and making it your new habit, etched in stone.

Sally J. Schmidt - January 31, 2011
Developing an Online Research Workflow: Second Step, Instapaper

How do you get all of your online research under control when there’s just so much to find, read and capture? In part two of his three-part series, Tom Mighell describes how he uses Instapaper to manage his online research workflow.

Tom Mighell - January 25, 2011
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