Attorney Client Relations

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How to Calm an Irate Client in 90 Seconds or Less

At one time or another in your career, you will confront an angry client. Unfortunately, law school does not prepare us for dealing with clients. We are dependent on our own life skills and common sense to handle these situations. Presumably, as ...

Doug Noll - July 20, 2020
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Conducting Client Interviews, Step by Step

A critical aspect of any firm's marketing strategy is understanding how you are perceived by clients. Interviews with your most important clients' key decision-makers will give you that information and more.

Linda Hazelton - June 20, 2020
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How I’m Using Client-Centered Design in My Law Firm

Robert Theofanis shares an example of putting clients' needs first. It's the little details that can set your firm apart from the pack.

Robert Theofanis - May 28, 2020
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Loneliness: Five Signs a Client Is Suffering

Chronic loneliness is a problem not only for lawyers but also for their clients. Here are ways to identify and better assist a chronically lonely client, from lawyer and psychologist J.W. Freiberg.

J.W. Freiberg - April 3, 2020
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COVID-19 Impacts for Solo and Small Firm Lawyers: Beyond Remote Work

Roy Ginsburg | There is much more to this COVID-19 situation than remote work. If you practice in the solo and small firm world, here’s my take on a few other important things to consider in the pandemic age.

Roy S. Ginsburg - April 2, 2020
Offline: Coronavirus Outbreak Has Become a Referendum on Remote Work

What happens when everybody stays home? Let's talk about the two scenarios law firms must address as they cope with crafting a coronavirus response plan.

Jared Correia - March 13, 2020
2019 Clio Legal Trends Report, Pt. 3: Lawyers Are Still Failing to Communicate Value

In Part 3 of his analysis of the 2019 Legal Trends Report, Jared Correia asks, "Why won’t lawyers talk to consumers about what they most want to know: case process and total price?"

Jared Correia - December 10, 2019
Economic Uncertainty Is Changing Clients' Expectations
Economic Uncertainty Is Changing Clients’ Expectations

Michael Rynowecer says meeting these new expectations means the difference between getting hired and not. Here are changes having the most impact on law firms.

Michael Rynowecer - August 20, 2019
Biggest Obstacle to New Business for Law Firms?

The biggest challenge in business development is inertia — not yours, but the prospect’s. Here are tips to get the prospect off the dime.

Sally J. Schmidt - February 28, 2019
Five Ways to Build Strong Client Relationships from Day One

In the first meeting, you set the stage for how you intend to interact with the client and what the client can expect from you.

Michelle Lawless - February 14, 2019
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