Lots of lawyers and law firms want to grow their law practice. They might wonder why one lawyer or law firm has grown their practice and they have not. What lots of lawyers and law firms opt to do is try to figure out what the other lawyer or law firm is doing. From a…
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Resist the urge to read off a teleprompter
Lawyers who litigate generally have to go into court and think quickly on their feet. They might go in with a basic plan in terms of what they want to say. But there is no question that attorneys need to have the ability to think and speak freely if they are going to be successful….
Marketing efforts on the back burner
Many law firms are struggling to get new business. If you talk to a lot of lawyers and law firms, they will always concede that they could use some new business. Even if they’ve gotten some new business of late, many would concede that they could use “more” than what they have. Having new business…
Shrinking law school classes effecting law firms
In case you have not been paying attention, law school classes have been shrinking for some time now. The decline in the size of law school classes is widespread — and is not something that is isolated to specific schools or regions. Law firms that are excelling are well aware of this trend and are…
Do you have an accounts receivable problem?
Running a law firm costs a lot of money. From paying employees, rent, the cost of office supplies, utilities, insurance, taxes, and other miscellaneous expenses, it is not easy for most law firms. This is why some attorneys choose not to tangle with owning a law firm and instead work for others as an associate….
Relying solely on referrals is dangerous
Referrals can be an important component of the business of many law firms. Whether those referrals are from other legal professionals, networking contacts, social contacts, or former clients, they can help a lot of law firms. New clients that come from referrals can be some of the best kinds of clients a law firm gets….
Why you should consider teaching at CLEs
One of the most important things a law firm or lawyer can do is develop a positive reputation in their field of practice for their knowledge and skill. Lawyers can accomplish this through the excellent reputation of their clients in court. This is the way most lawyers solely seek to develop their reputation. But an…
Do you take a two weeks notice?
From time to time, an employee is going to leave your law firm. Sometimes, you may not even get two weeks’ notice of their departure. Other times, you may get that courtesy notice. The question is whether to accept the notice or not. This is an interesting question that law firms can often debate. Different…
Obtaining online reviews for your law firm
Like it or not, online reviews are a part of the legal industry these days. The vast majority of directories (legal or non-legal) allow for online reviews of lawyers and law firms. The number of online directories out there where lawyers can end up with reviews is also almost infinite at this point. It was…
Avoiding the me-monsters in the hiring process
Recruiting new employees in a law firm is an important task. It is vital that when you make hires, you get the right employees. Whether it’s a lawyer, paralegal, or other administrative staff member, you want employees who are selfless and care about the firm’s clients, the firm itself, and other employees. During the interview…
How the weather can impact your law firm
Many law firm owners spend little time thinking about how the weather can affect their law firm. But the reality is that the weather can have a huge impact on the overall success of a law firm. It can also have an effect on the morale of the employees. No matter where you are located,…
How do you motivate your employees?
If you are a law firm owner or manager, one of your most important jobs is motivating your employees. Some of your employees may be relatively self-motivated. Some may not be self-motivated much at all. And some might fall somewhere in the middle. But no matter the circumstance, one of your primary jobs is to…