Many law firms are quickly looking to incorporate video conferences into their law practice. No matter whether it is communicating with clients, potential clients, internally within the firm, or for recruiting purposes, video conference software can help. However, many lawyers and law firms do not know what software they should use. The reality is that…
Category: Management
Lawyers should be cautious with Zoom
During the COVID-19 crisis, the use of video conference has been on the rise for lawyers and law firms. Not only are lawyers and law firms using video conference for a client and potential client meetings, but it is also utilized for court proceedings. Some law firms are even using video conferences to conduct job…
Attorneys are counselors at law
Attorneys rarely forget that they have a role in serving as a legal advocate for their clients. As legal advocates, lawyers file pleadings, issue and respond to discovery, and show up to a court to advocate for their clients. Lawyers who litigate rarely forget these obligations. But lawyers often forget that they also serve in…
Coronavirus: Adding video conference technology into your law practice
Video technology has long been helpful in almost every sector of business, including the legal industry. From engaging new clients or communicating with existing clients, video conference technology has been on the rise for some time now. However, with the advent of the Coronavirus, video conference technology is becoming increasingly more important. Some lawyers may…
The fallacy that law firm advertising is impossible without deep pockets
Many lawyers and law firms who do not advertise justify their lack of marketing by pointing out that they do not have deep pockets. In other words, the justification is that one cannot advertise with money they do not have. Similarly, when other competing firms advertise with greater ferocity, the same lawyers and law firms…
Beware of springboard lawyers
Hiring new lawyers is an essential part of a growing legal practice. If a legal practice is growing and new clients are coming, your law practice may likely need new lawyers to handle the growth. Growth is mostly a good thing for a law firm, although it comes with its own set of headaches. After…
Should your law firm hold a holiday party?
Holidays parties are common in many law firms. The idea behind the holiday party is almost always noble. Everybody is coming together to celebrate the year. The law firm may celebrate its successes. They may reflect on the past year and all the accomplishments. They may look into the future. The law firm will thank…
Untruthfulness on a resume or job application
Hiring new employees is a critical function of any law firm. To have a successful legal practice, they need the best legal and administrative talent possible to serve their clients. The reality, however, is that reviewing resumes and job applications is not an easy task. When a law firm receives numerous applicants for a single…
Never let a client go to bed angry
Lots of marriage therapists tell married couples never to let their spouse go to bed angry. If there a dispute or the marital discord, many therapists tell couples to resolve it before they go to bed. Otherwise, the view is that anger is left unresolved. When anger is left unresolved, it can result in resentment….
Establishing an after-hour call rotation
In a previous blog entry, I talked about the importance of having your law firm available 24/7. The reality is that clients and potential clients often have imminent needs after-hours. When these imminent needs arise, these clients and potential clients will want to talk to a live person. The ability to get in touch with…
Surveying your law firm clients
Client satisfaction is critical to the success of any law firm. The vast majority of your clients must walk away feeling as if they have received competent, communicative, and diligent representation. Happy clients will refer their friends and family. Happy clients will pay their bills. Happy clients will give you positive reviews. If they need…
The not-so charitable lawyer
Giving back is important for a lawyer. At the beginning of their career, many lawyers are concerned about paying back their student loans and other debts. They may be concerned about getting grounded in their careers. They may be concerned about being able to support themselves and their family. This can make it hard for…