Managing a Law Firm

Wendy Merrill | Whatever the reason for assuming the role, few attorneys anticipate what awaits them in the MP's corner office.

Best 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 ...

Bull Garlington | The most important soft skill of them all.

A legal pad makes an excellent coaster — and, yes, you’re using one to level your desk right now. Can it help run your firm? Sam Walton turned a five-and-dime into the Walmart empire using little more than business savvy and a legal pad. His ...

Brooke Lively | Here are the two most important factors that determine your firm's value — if you want to sell.

If you’re on the fence about whether to start your own practice, these tips from Robert Theofanis may inspire you to make the leap.

Camille Stell | Tips for tidying up your practice and conducting a comprehensive financial review.

Legal project management software can help lawyers with ongoing, chaotic, unpredictable workflows. Utilizing a good project management tool is important for organizing the firm’s work and maintaining high client expectations. For a law ...

Bull Garlington | Zoom backgrounds for professionals that are free, high-resolution, and allow a little wiggle room for creativity — without going too far.

Product Review | MyCase continues to innovate from an already impressive foundation. Here are highlights from its recent revamp.