Managing a Law Firm

Credit Cards
Credit Cards: Good for Your Client, Good for You

Catherine Sanders Reach | What should a lawyer know about accepting credit card payments and other types of e-payments? What are the options and ethics to consider?

Catherine Sanders Reach - September 15, 2022
cutting law firm overhead
3 Lessons From the Pandemic on How to Cut Overhead and Not Feel the Sting

Brooke Lively | It is possible to reduce overhead costs while improving quality of life in your firm?

Brooke Lively - September 14, 2022
attorney referral sources
How to Create a Referral Machine: Nine Tips

This list of changes or upgrades can help increase the number and quality of referrals you receive — including the types of work your referral sources send you.

Julie Savarino - September 9, 2022
outlook tips for legal professionals
5 Tricks to Getting More Out of Outlook

Danielle DavisRoe | These five tricks will help you stay focused and get through your email faster.

Danielle DavisRoe - September 9, 2022
esprit de corps
Five Steps to Increase Esprit de Corps in Your Law Firm

In French, esprit de corps means “spirit of the group.” It refers to the camaraderie that inspires each individual to work toward the group's shared success. Esprit de corps is the heart of a healthy law firm — it represents the passion, support ...

Elizabeth Ferris - August 29, 2022
lawyer billing rates
Acing Client Communications: How to Explain an Increase in Your Rates

Why not make your rate increase letter an opportunity to communicate clearly and confidently about where clients' money is going?

Susan Kostal - August 29, 2022
minimize distractions
Six Quick Tips to Minimize Distractions

Danielle DavisRoe | We can’t completely remove ourselves from interruptions, but we can minimize them a bit with these tricks.

Danielle DavisRoe - August 26, 2022
hybrid work model
A Hybrid Work Model: Solving the Challenges of Remote Work

As hybrid work models take hold and employees — especially associates — ask for more flexibility, firm leaders are testing out new ways to keep people happy and engaged. Here’s what one legal technology company has learned about balancing ...

Olivia Mockel von dem Bussche - August 24, 2022
best invoices
Lawyer Billing Is Marketing: 11 Ways to Write Better Invoices and Time Entries

Last month, I wrote about the importance of communication when it comes to pricing your legal services ("Good Lawyers Talk Money with Their Clients"). Once you have the engagement, your invoices become a critical communication method. In fact, I ...

Sally J. Schmidt - August 22, 2022
client journey
Building a Solid Relationship With Clients Throughout the Client Journey

Sally Schmidt | As I reflect back on our many home-building experiences, it’s funny how closely they resemble experiences clients face with law firms. These takeaways may help you deliver a better client journey.

Sally J. Schmidt - August 16, 2022
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