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I Don’t Know What This Word Means: Is This Post Expansive or Extensive?

Teddy Snyder | “Expansive” pops up in all sorts of legal writing from website verbiage (“our expansive PI practice”) to statements of facts in appellate briefs.

Originally published May 3, 2026
Last updated June 20, 2026
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Making the Most of Your Mentoring Relationships

Meyling Ly Ortiz | The best mentors serve as an experienced sounding board, ask you questions and expand your perspective. Tips on getting the most out of lawyer mentorship programs.

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Bouncing Clients? 5 Quick Steps to Check Your Law Firm Website’s Accessibility

Don't let a broken intake form cost you cases. Mike Barton points to 5 quick things you can do to check your website's accessibility, no programmer required.

Originally published May 2, 2026
Last updated June 6, 2026
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Abraham Lincoln Monument inspiring integrity in expert testimony

Integrity in Expert Testimony: Why This Expert Witness Loves Abraham Lincoln

Abraham Lincoln’s moral philosophy as a trial lawyer is a roadmap not just for attorneys, but for any expert witness who has ever taken the stand.

Originally published April 30, 2026
Last updated August 1, 2026
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Five Steps to Increase Esprit de Corps in Your Law Firm

In French, esprit de corps means “spirit of the group.” It refers to the camaraderie that inspires each individual to work toward the group's shared success. Esprit de corps is the heart of a healthy law firm — it represents the passion, support and motivation that are vital for building your firm’s culture and long-term profitability. Large or small, almost every law firm wants to improve its esprit de corps. The challenge is finding the time when your schedule is already maxed out. Here's why it is worth the investment.

Originally published April 29, 2026
Last updated June 5, 2026
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Law Firm Valuation: If You’re Not Tracking Your Data, You’re Already Behind

MSOs can predict a law firm's anticipated revenue (and potential value) with a level of precision most firms can't match. Brooke Lively explains the shift toward data-driven firm valuation and why it deserves every law firm owner's attention.

Originally published April 29, 2026
Last updated May 8, 2026
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Calming Down an Angry Client

We like to believe that if we do everything well, our clients will always love us. It's just not true. Here are 10 steps to soothe an angry client.

Originally published April 28, 2026
Last updated May 26, 2026
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Legal Client Service Protocols: Tips to Ensure Things Don’t Slip Through the Cracks

Sally Schmidt | When you do something repetitively, it’s easy to go on autopilot. Establishing client service protocols helps ensure you’re paying proper attention to every client.

Originally published April 28, 2026
Last updated June 17, 2026
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The Law Firm Productivity Myth That’s Burning Lawyers Out

If you ask most lawyers what productivity looks like, the answer is predictable, says Karen Skinner. More hours. Faster turnaround. More, more, more. But what if better productivity means doing less, not more?

Originally published April 27, 2026
Last updated June 17, 2026
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Law Firm Reddit Marketing Strategy: Do’s and Don’ts (Yes, Reddit)

Annette Choti explains how a smart Reddit marketing strategy boosts your law firm's reputation both in-platform and off — helping to capitalize on the 'helpful information' AI search engines are prioritizing. Here's what you need to know.

Originally published April 26, 2026
Last updated June 14, 2026
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