Small Law Firm

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Got a Process for Your Processes? Create Law Firm SOPs in 5 Easy Steps

Without written processes, even a routine task can take longer than it should. But the biggest downside? You won’t be able to delegate work quickly and effectively.

David Skinner and Karen Skinner - January 22, 2025
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Law Firms Groaning at the Need to Incorporate Generative AI into Cybersecurity

In a never-ending game of cat and mouse, cybersecurity companies are using AI to help combat the world’s increasingly sophisticated cyberattacks.

Michael Maschke, Sharon Nelson and John Simek - January 14, 2025
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Finding Work-Life Balance as a Solo: Ethics Tips

If you ever worked in a large law firm (think BigLaw), it probably looked like balance would be much easier to achieve outside that institution. What a shock, then, to find out that work-life balance as a solo attorney is no easier to find, even ...

Megan Zavieh - January 13, 2025
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How Much Does It Cost To Start A Law Firm: A Guide for New Solo Practitioners

How much does it cost to start a law firm? We asked a few experts. Key Takeaways Starting a New Solo Law Firm? In case you hadn’t noticed, a lot of those new lawyers who can’t find jobs are hanging out a solo shingle. Add to that those lawyers ...

The Editors - January 8, 2025
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Lawyer Conflict Checks: 5 Tips to Tune Up Your Process

Karen Dunn Skinner and David Skinner | Here are five process improvement tips to help you handle conflict checks efficiently and ethically.

David Skinner and Karen Skinner - January 8, 2025
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Annual Legal Fee Increases: 5 Ways to Make It Easier

Process Improvement Tips | Essential steps to ensure your annual legal fee increases are thoughtful, fair and easy to implement.

David Skinner and Karen Skinner - January 7, 2025
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Law Firm Growth Strategy: Do These 8 Things for Your Solo Practice

A smart law firm growth strategy will help you move from survival mode to building mode. Key Takeaways As a solo law firm, you are small but mighty — able to run a lean business operation, offer customized and competitive pricing, and outperform ...

Amy Adams - January 3, 2025
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5 Tips to Make Time Entry Less Painful for Lawyers

Streamline your time-entry process and you will stop losing money. Here's how.

David Skinner and Karen Skinner - January 2, 2025
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Building a Better Law Practice: Top Reasons for Law Specialization

Specialization has become increasingly prevalent — almost a necessity. Tomas Suros discusses the drivers behind practice area specialization and its benefits.

Tomas Suros - December 24, 2024
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Want to Get Paid Faster? 7 Steps to Fix Your Law Firm Collections Process

It may seem easier to just let things slide … but ask yourself: Would you work for free?

David Skinner and Karen Skinner - December 3, 2024
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