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God and Taxes: Controlling the Conversation

It may surprise some to know that I hold some very strong opinions. One of the burdens of having strong opinions is knowing when to share and when not to. Really, is it conceivable that others would not want to hear the wisdom dripping from our lips?

Otto Sorts - January 6, 2015
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How to Ask for Feedback

If you’ve ever had someone say to you, “Come in here and shut the door," because you "need some feedback" on that project you just finished, you may have an instant aversion to the word “feedback.” For many of us, it’s a synonym for “criticism” ...

Mary Lokensgard - December 18, 2014
Bar Member? Be Your Own Advocate

Forgive me, but I’m going to jump on my soapbox today. I’m a licensed attorney in Arizona and we have a mandatory bar, so all of us have to pay to play. In 2014, I paid $460 for my bar dues, and Arizona was ranked 10th in the nation for ...

Ruth Carter - December 17, 2014
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Advice for Young Lawyers: Best Way to Deal With a Jerk

The associate walked into my office clearly upset and asked if we could talk. She closed the door and let loose: “George is such an asshole! He makes my life miserable and now he's given me a bad review!” She checked off the details of this ...

Otto Sorts - December 16, 2014
49 Tips for the New Lawyer

This is not your usual Friday Five. Who among us couldn't use some good advice? An encouraging little nudge or two in the right direction, or a timely kick under the conference table? And who needs good advice more than a new ...

The Editors - December 12, 2014
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Time to Leave Law Behind? Then What?

There are generally two questions that worry dissatisfied attorneys as they consider leaving the law. First, "How do I know I’m ready (really, really ready) to leave the law?” And, "Once I decide I'm ready, what do I do about it?” How ...

Casey Berman - December 9, 2014
Lawyers, Give Thanks: You Have It Better Than You Think!

Thanksgiving is traditionally a time to take a step back and reflect on what we have to be thankful for. For busy lawyers, taking the time to do this doesn’t come naturally. So I’m going to make it easy for you. I’m here to remind you of some ...

Roy S. Ginsburg - November 26, 2014
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HIPAA-Compliant File Sharing for Lawyers

Cloud-based file-sharing services like Dropbox, Box and Google Drive may help streamline the way we store and share sensitive documents, but they require an additional layer of security to ensure that confidential files stay safe. Recently, I ...

Asaf Cidon - November 25, 2014
Five Things We’re Celebrating at Attorney at Work

How long have you been a subscriber to Attorney at Work? Those of you who have been with us from the very beginning have been receiving “one really good idea every day” since December 2010. By our count, today marks 1,000 really good ideas in ...

The Editors - November 21, 2014
Create a Shared Vision for Your Law Firm

Businesses of all shapes and sizes set aside time at year's end to review their mission statement, strategic plan and operational plan. Unfortunately, few solo and small law firms see the value in using these particular business-planning tools. ...

Mark Bassingthwaighte - November 19, 2014
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