The Practice
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The Practice: ‘Money’s Not A Problem,’ And Other Reasons To Hang Up The Phone
A lesson from Brian Tannebaum for those who’ve been in small law firms for less than five years on how to selectively choose clients.
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California, Lawyer Advertising, Small Law Firms, Travel / Vacation
The Practice: What I Did On My Summer Vacation
Lawyers can look for ways to improve their business, even when they’re on vacation.
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“I’ve landed a job as an associate at a top law firm, but why am I paying 7% on my student loans?”
I became a lawyer without really understanding that the job cuts time off of your life. My work hours are long, I can’t see my family or friends, and I am constantly at the mercy of the partner or the client. On top of everything, at one point, I was paying 7% on my law school loans. […]
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The Practice: Something LeBron Said
Hate on the Heat all you want. LeBron put in years of hard work and dedication, and hard work pays off.
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The Practice: Following Up On Referrals (Non-Beggar Edition)
Small-firm columnist Brian Tannebaum rarely follow up on potential clients anymore. Here are a few reasons why…
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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.
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Biglaw, Small Law Firms, Solo Practitioners, Summer Associates
The Practice: Small Law Firm Advice For Biglaw Summer Associates
How can a summer associate make the most of the experience? Brian Tannebaum has some tips.
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The Practice: Do Your Referral Sources Get It?
If you’re getting the wrong referrals, it’s your fault.
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The Practice: The Mid-Representation Conversation
Here is a “best practice” for lawyers committed to client service. Are you following it?
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Lawyer Advertising, Media and Journalism, Small Law Firms
The Practice: Free Advertising
How can you get some free advertising for your law practice? By following these five easy steps…
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Lessons Learned from the Top eDiscovery Cases and Trends from 2014
The adage that law turns slowly does not hold in eDiscovery. This year saw unprecedented sanction awards for falling behind the curve. Courts did not hesitate to engage with advanced and nuanced technological issues. For lawyers and other eDiscovery professionals who plan on maintaining basic competence, these cases and trends shouldn’t be overlooked. For a full exploration of trends and developments in this area of case law, check out this on-demand webinar.
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Cheapness, Small Law Firms, Social Media, Social Networking Websites
The Practice: Creating A ‘Brand,’ While Others Create Your Reputation
Reputations aren’t created or bought, they are earned…
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Public Interest, Small Law Firms
So many among us are miserable and wondering why — and what — we are doing. How can you find meaning as a lawyer?
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The Practice: The Danger and Pleasure of a Niche Practice
There’s been a lot written about niche practices, but Brian Tannebaum will tell you the truth about the danger and pleasure of having one.
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The Practice: It’s Not Always About the Clients
What’s Brian Tannebaum’s strategy for dealing with clients that you realize aren’t a good fit, and that are abusive with you, your time, and your staff (even if your staff is just you)?
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Billable Hours, Money, Small Law Firms
The Practice: When Things Are Slow
Columnist Brian Tannebaum has some advice for small-firm attorneys experiencing slow months at work.
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The Practice: The Great (Stupid) Office Debate
Everyday you’re around others, you’re developing relationships, you’re saying hello to other lawyers, other business owners and the public. At some point in your practice, moving away from a business district may be OK, but why start out that way?
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The Practice: A Lawyer to Emulate — Marc Randazza
In order to create something — something important — you have to first learn from those that have created ahead of you. So who’s on your list? Who’s the lawyer(s) you aspire to be like?
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Facebook, Small Law Firms, Social Media, Social Networking Websites, Technology
The Practice: Does Anyone Want a Mentor Anymore?
Some Gen Y lawyers think their elders want them to fail, are scared of them stealing clients, and only offer criticism for these reasons. I hate to break it to you kids, but I want you to succeed, and my clients aren’t hiring you. They’re not hiring your website or your Facebook Fan Page. Really, they’re not…
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KINNEY’S TOP DOGS IN HONG KONG OVER THE NEXT 10 DAYS
For about the 40th time in the last five years, Kinney Recruiting’s got a team flying to Hong Kong for visits with clients and candidates. Please feel free to reach out to Evan and Robert at asia@kinneyrecruiting.com and set up a meeting with them if you would like to discuss your career and the market.
