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A billionaire lawyer's advice: The best investment you’ll ever make is investing in yourself. Set a big ambitious goal, then sell yourself an hour each day to work toward achieving it.

Here are my favorite tips for persuasive legal writing that does not cross the line into unprofessional conclusory argumentativeness.

Maybe lawyers' duty to maintain competence in technology is easier to attain than public discourse would lead us to believe.

Ask the Experts at 2Civility.org: Is there an acceptable practice for soliciting reviews without violating the rules of professional conduct? 

Be sure you use the correct ADR terms with clients, judges and opponents to avoid misunderstandings.

Many lawyers have a natural slowdown in business during the summer. Here are ways you can take advantage of it to invest in your business.

It’s one thing to say, “We understand the process.” It’s another to show it to with, for example, process maps, charts, timelines, who-to-call lists or decision trees.

Ultimately, a great signature is like a great logo. It's instantly recognizable. It communicates purpose. It defines you.

The word “solstice” comes from the Latin words meaning “sun” and “standing still.” Let’s celebrate by being grateful for the “sunny” parts of our lives. We can also “stand still” by slowing down.

Our legal writing skills series continues with some commonly interchanged words that have acquired common (mis)usage in our writing.