Client Issues

The best way to deal is to review the situation from the client’s point of view.

Which lawyers make the list of those able to charge $2,000 an hour?

Just like first dates, the initial client consultation or the first meeting holds a great deal of importance.

How can you keep potential clients from running to another firm after you've given them free advice in an initial consultation?

An incredibly important skill to possess as a lawyer is to remain grounded enough that you can look at issues from the perspective of the client.

Which Biglaw firm wants attorneys to "reduce the burden" of small clients... within 30 days?

Real freedom of time is the holy grail of solo practice. How can you work with your colleagues to find it?

Our small-firm columnist, Brian Tannebaum, on why you should try to give a damn about your clients' lives outside of their legal issues.

Conflict checks are a rich source of information. What can be learned from reading conflict reports? Anonymous Partner explains.

Brian Tannebaum explains why it pays -- literally -- not to worry about the competition.

As lawyers, we often look past obvious signals when we’re about to get a new client. Here's some advice from small-firm columnist Brian Tannebaum on how to control client behavior before it gets out of control.

Would you use online lawyer speed-dating to attract new clients? Take our reader poll!

Who is Courtney Love fighting this time?

Small firm attorneys have plenty of time, they just don’t use it well. They let their practices control them, instead of trying to control their practices.