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referral network
Get More Good Referrals for Your Law Practice

What lawyer doesn’t like getting a good referral? The potential client’s matter fits your practice, and he’s heard good things about you from the person who sent him over. So what are you doing now to get more of the referrals you want? You ...

Mary Lokensgard - March 18, 2015
Social Media Marketing
A Look into 2015 Ethics for Social Media

Like most lawyers, you probably would rather be cleaning your desk instead of thinking about how you should be using social media. There is a significant reluctance from lawyers on the topic of implementing a social media strategy, but the ...

Mark Homer - March 17, 2015
Document Collaboration System
Productivity vs. Security: Getting Document Collaboration Right

Collaboration is more mobile than ever, and as the IT director at an international law firm, I’ve seen firsthand its impact on the organization. It’s not always positive. People tend to opt for file-sharing applications like Dropbox, which are ...

Eduardo Snape - March 12, 2015
Decision Making
Are You a Good Chooser?

Think back through a couple of recent decisions you’ve made or helped make, whether at work or in personal life. Did they turn out well? Was that because you did a good job of choosing? Was there any wasted motion or acrimony? Be honest. On ...

Marc Lauritsen - March 11, 2015
insurance
Protect Your Law Firm from Loss Exposure

Pat yourself on the back. You bought legal malpractice insurance, known as Errors and Omissions coverage, to protect yourself and your clients. So, your firm, your clients, you and your family are secure, now, right? Not by a long shot. ...

Theda C. Snyder - March 10, 2015
Five Tips to Revive Your LinkedIn Profile

If you've been away from LinkedIn for a while, or have just changed jobs or focus, it might be time to check out the social networking site's new features and update your profile. Why focus on LinkedIn? Survey after survey (including Attorney at ...

Joan Feldman - March 6, 2015
multitasking
Four Steps to Surviving the New Normal

It gets to be a bit much, all the chatter about the legal profession changing at the speed of light. Even if it is transforming into something quite great — I know, maybe it is and maybe it isn't — it seems nearly impossible to figure out what ...

Merrilyn Astin Tarlton - March 2, 2015
Super Boss
Can You Be a Better Boss?

Question: From a firm administrator’s perspective, what could a lawyer do to be a better boss? Supervising staff can be a challenge, but any lawyer can be a good boss with a little conscious effort. In this edition ...

The Editors - February 25, 2015
Risk Management
Managing Risk: What If Your Assumptions Are Wrong?

Everyone makes assumptions. You might be surprised, though, at how many malpractice claims result merely from a lawyer working under a false assumption. Take the attorney who allows her workload to grow beyond a reasonable level — she might ...

Mark Bassingthwaighte - February 19, 2015
Nothing But the Ruth
Giving Up Solo Practice for Firm Life

I shocked my contacts at the beginning of the year when I announced that I joined another law firm. (I know, I never thought it would happen either.) I am now of counsel at an IP boutique firm called Venjuris in Phoenix. I still have Carter Law ...

Ruth Carter - February 11, 2015
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