Managing a Law Firm
There is a timeless truth in our profession that every attorney eventually confronts: being a brilliant legal tactician does not automatically make you a successful business owner. Running a modern law firm requires an entirely separate skillset—one that balances financial precision, operational scaling, and team culture.
If you are ready to stop firefighting administrative tasks and start building a highly profitable, scalable enterprise on your own terms, explore our complete, interactive master handbook: Managing a Law Firm: The Modern Partner’s Blueprint.
For targeted strategies, quick operational toolkits, and curated expert columns, browse our deep-dive archives directly below.
Product Spotlight | NetDocuments. A document management system isn’t just where firms store and organize documents — it’s where work happens.
NetDocuments - September 23, 2022
Veteran trial lawyer Robert Katzberg, author of the new book "The Vanishing Trial," on the key to achieving success and happiness in the business of law today.
Robert Katzberg - September 23, 2022
Nothing But the Ruth! | Recently I've had to admit that I'm a workaholic. I sought out another lawyer who's recovered from this to share his experience.
Ruth Carter - September 18, 2022
Understanding the four stages of the buyer journey can point to ways to improve your marketing, practice management and payment systems.
Mayowa Oyebadejo - September 17, 2022
Ruth Carter says having other streams of income helps provide financial stability in the unstable, often stressful world of solo practice. Her new side hustle targets people who won't pay a lawyer, but will buy an online course with legal information.
Ruth Carter - September 16, 2022
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
Brooke Lively | It is possible to reduce overhead costs while improving quality of life in your firm?
Brooke Lively - September 14, 2022
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
Danielle DavisRoe | These five tricks will help you stay focused and get through your email faster.
Danielle DavisRoe - September 9, 2022
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