Trust account problems are one of the top reasons lawyers are disciplined in the U.S. Certainly there are attorneys whose trust accounting activities are egregious—even criminal. But this doesn't account for all of the problems. Far too often, ...
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Ruth Carter - October 26, 2024Clio's annual Legal Trends Report is a treasure trove of data on hourly rates by state and by practice area.
Joan Feldman - October 23, 2024A lawyer’s marketing efforts should focus on generating a strong referral pipeline—Can Lawyers Pay Referral Fees to Non-Lawyers?
Roy S. Ginsburg - October 6, 2024Advice on setting your annual billable rate increase — and how to tell your clients.
David Ackert - September 19, 2024Best practices for handling settlement funds starts with a properly written and executed contingent fee agreement. This document should clearly communicate to the client how funds from a settlement check will be disbursed. In the case when a ...
Peggy Gruenke - September 14, 2024Camille Stell | Tips for tidying up your practice and conducting a comprehensive financial review.
Camille Stell - September 12, 2024Nuts-and-bolts reminders for running a successful law practice from Peggy Gruenke and Alan Klevan.
Peggy Gruenke - July 2, 2024Do your clients keep asking for a break on fees? Sure, some did it in the past, but lately it’s becoming pro forma. And other than just caving in, it’s hard to know how to respond. If anyone can offer perspective, it’s Susan Hackett. As former ...
Susan Hackett - October 29, 2022