Managing a Law Firm

“Don’t work for your computer, put your computer to work for you.” Save time with the Windows logo key, also known as the start key. Often I sound like a broken record. IRL (in real life), on my blog and here at Attorney at Work, I’m ...

Mark C. Palmer | "Can I continue to properly serve a client who may have diminished capacity? What if he continues to decline?" Ask the Experts at 2Civlity.org.

"How much capital should I have in my firm?” It’s a question I hear frequently from lawyers and business owners. It seems like a simple question, but the answer is rarely simple. The level of capital you need depends on your practice, and how ...

Mark C. Palmer | Benefits of client portals include improved 1) security, 2) communications, 3) payments and 4) marketability.

Imagine this scenario: Your client is about to be deposed in a case with significant damages at stake. Knowing what hangs in the balance, you spend hours preparing the client. This involves an extensive review of the likely areas of inquiry, ...

Using multiple programs while executing a given task is nothing new. That's why I, along with legions of computer users, use multiple monitors when we work. Consider these advantages of doing so.

Catherine Tang is applying everything she learned about remote lawyering to her new solo practice, including these apps.

Maintaining a healthy relationship with your assistant is not an easy job. But, if you avoid these mistakes, a VLA can become an invaluable resource. With proper direction, they can baby-sit your law office in your absence.

Feedback is the fastest, least expensive way to change behavior quickly in the workplace. Here's how to do it.

Sally Schmidt | Success often can be measured by how many branches you create off an original contact’s tree.