Jay Harrington | I experimented with all kinds of productivity “hacks” and most were more trouble than they were worth.

Depression is a serious illness and—unlike the winter blues—it stays with you, no matter the temperature and amount of sunlight outside.

Wendy Merrill | The sweep-it-under-the-rug attitude may seem to keep issues at bay, but avoidance creates fertile ground for festering feelings.

Marin McCall | Four questions to ask before launching a social media account for your legal practice.

Get To the Point recommends three ways to honor Peter Mark Roget, not just on his birthday but every day you write.

How do you design compensation plans that are good for your law firm and the new hire? Follow the wise counsel of the rule of thirds. Compensation plans have become a hot topic as competition increases for good attorneys. Yet here’s the problem: You still need to be profitable. We have a client in the […]

Discover how to implement agile law in your practice. Learn 5 practical strategies for a lean, efficient law firm. Improve client satisfaction and streamline operations.

If you’ve searched the web for marketing plans, you’ve likely noticed that most so-called legal marketing experts recommend putting together a formal marketing plan. I suppose I fall into that camp — having a marketing plan is a necessity. But I am a contrarian in one key respect. I don’t think there is ever a need to fill out — or even think about filling out — an eight-page template or the like. Quite simply, I think you should keep your plan simple. One page, two at most. Nothing fancy.

There's nothing like meeting in person to help build client relationships. From setup to follow-up, tips for making the most of a client visit.

Jay Harrington | Initiating client conversations positions you as a trusted advisor who is the “first phone call” when new legal needs arise.