Managing a Law Firm

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.


Struggling to Reach Potential Clients? Find the Middleman

Sally Schmidt | Know the people who know the right people.

Sally J. Schmidt - February 25, 2022
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Seven Ways to Increase Law Firm Billable Hours

Can your firm honestly say it’s collecting all the billable time possible? Clio’s bombshell Legal Trends Report in September startled the industry by showing a dramatically lower number of billable hours as a percentage of hours worked than ...

TimeSolv - February 24, 2022
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A Perfect Productivity Planner for Legal Marketing

Analog Attorney | This productivity planner for legal marketing is based on solid psychological principles and setting simple, achievable goals.

Bull Garlington - February 23, 2022
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Expert Advice on Effective Emails for Lawyers: An Interview With Nancy Harhut

Nothing But the Ruth! | Ruth Carter interviews HBT Marketing Chief Creative Officer Nancy Harhut about getting responses to your emails.

Ruth Carter - February 22, 2022
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Glenn Hendrix: How to Be a Top Lawyer in Your Field

Chere Estrin | The chairman of Arnall Golden Gregory prides himself on being “determined, efficient and effective.” Some advice: Know your client's industry.

Chere Estrin - February 21, 2022
10 Strategies for Bringing More Love into Your Law Practice

A practical list of how-tos for creating a more caring emotional culture for your firm.

Christy Cassisa - February 10, 2022
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Answering the Call: Ruby Streamlines Its Offering, Expands Integration Partnerships

Product Review | This Ruby product review highlights a variety of new intake pathways and shows the expansion of Ruby's Integrated Partnerships, into 2022.

Jared Correia - February 6, 2022
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Rocket Matter Premier: The Ideal Software for Firms with Highly Demanding Billing Needs

Product Spotlight | As mid-sized and large law firms transition to the cloud, they’re seeking more sophisticated billing options. Enter Rocket Matter Premier.

Larry Port - January 28, 2022
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Professional Attitude of a Lawyer: You May Need an Adjustment

Sally Schmidt | Remember that people’s impressions are based on their experiences with you more than on your words.

Sally J. Schmidt - January 26, 2022
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Clients Are Spending More on Legal Tech: Can Smaller Firms Keep Up?

Fred Cohen | From a technology standpoint, 2022 is looking promising for law firms.

Fred Cohen - January 20, 2022
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