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How Much Does It Cost to Start a Law Firm?

Do you have $500? Good. You’re the proud owner of a new law firm! (Seriously, congratulations.) Thanks mostly to the spate of technology advances made possible by cloud services, it is cheaper to practice law than ever before, because lawyers ...

Jared Correia - June 2, 2022
Trust Accounting
Avoiding Common Trust Accounting Errors for Well-Intentioned Lawyers

Trust accounting mistakes strike fear in the hearts of well-intentioned lawyers. Megan Zavieh points to 5 things you can check today to ensure you are handling client funds correctly.

Megan Zavieh - May 31, 2022
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What Good Are Law Firm Performance Reviews?

Our law firm has tried many different formats for performance reviews, but often we find we are doing reviews just to do reviews. In most cases, it's merely a repeat of the year before. Do you feel annual reviews are worthwhile? What is the best ...

The Editors - May 30, 2022
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How Euphemisms Improve Your Lawyering

Euphemisms are words or phrases used in place of other words that might offend the recipient of the message. The prefix eu- means “good.” Euphemisms substitute good language for what some might consider bad. Sometimes the communicator is ...

Theda C. Snyder - May 30, 2022
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5 Intentional Organization Tips to Save Lawyers Time

Andrea Cannavina | Good organization habits can make you more efficient and productive, but it doesn't happen by accident. You need to get intentional to stop wasting time.

Andrea Cannavina - May 29, 2022
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How To Autofill In Microsoft Excel

Learn how to quickly enter lists and repetitive formulas in Excel like a pro.

Danielle DavisRoe - May 29, 2022
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Lawyer Safety: Are You Prepared?

Lawyer safety is not a new concern for me. In 2013, I was a few blocks away when fellow Arizona attorney Mark Hummels was shot and killed by the opposing party in a meeting with the opposition regarding a civil case. Hummels’ client was also ...

Ruth Carter - May 28, 2022
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What Will Hybrid Marketing Look Like for Law Firms?

Sally Schmidt | Smart lawyers will combine traditional approaches with the lessons learned during the pandemic to create a new hybrid approach to marketing.

Sally J. Schmidt - May 28, 2022
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Solve This Emoji:

Are you a James Corden fan? One of the games he plays on "The Late Late Show" is Emoji Headlines.

Theda C. Snyder - May 28, 2022
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5 Tips on Working with Silicon Valley In-House Counsel

Laura Ernde | Takeaways from the LMA panel featuring Dama Brown, Jordan Coleman, Farschad Farzan, and Lam Nguyen.

Laura Ernde - May 27, 2022
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