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Why Are Some Litigators So Afraid Of Handling Transactional Matters?

Handling transactional matters can give litigators better perspectives about their clients and allow them to create more meaningful connections with them.

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Lawyers Wonder: Is The Money Worth The Cost?

People want to feel as if what they do matters.

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Attorney In Hot Water After Referring To A Judge As A Succubus

The appeals court is having none of this BS.

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Law Firm Accounting Without the Hassle

You don’t have to spend late nights analyzing spreadsheets and invoices to monitor your firm’s financial health.

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It’s Not All About The Billables: Making Productive Use Of Downtime

Billable work isn’t the only way to bring value to your firm — or yourself.

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Tax Law’s Latest Victims: Our Clients

Under the new tax law, clients may be paying taxes on thousands of dollars in income they’ll never see.

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Partner’s Son Was So High On Drugs That He Didn’t Realize He’d Embezzled Six Figures From Firm

He was actually ‘surprised’ by the amount he’d taken from the firm.

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The Answer To The Question ‘How Much Money Can You Steal From Clients Before Getting Caught’ Is A Terrifyingly High Number

Stealing from widows and orphans. It’s not just a cliché about lawyers anymore!

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Make The Most Of Your Time: Because Time Is Money

Maximizing your time is one of the most important things you can do as an attorney.

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Alternative Fee Arrangements: Why and When?

There is no one-size-fits-all AFA, but these are the most common, and when they work best …

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6 Ways To Avoid Being Broke Even If You Make Good Money

Being financially solvent literally pays off and will prevent sleepless nights in the future.

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Comparing Small Firm 401(k) Plans — Fees, Matching, And The Best States To Work In

Will you be able to retire from your Small Law firm?

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Should Lawyers Advertise Their Fees?

4 reasons the tradition remains.

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Watch Out South Florida Lawyers — The FBI Is Looking At You

Five attorneys have been arrested so far…

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Should Avvo’s Legal Services Be Considered An Ethical Form Of Fee Splitting?

Avvo has argued that the fee-splitting prohibition could be a violation of the First Amendment.

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Why Lawyers Should Say No To ‘No Charge’ Invoice Items

What do clients really think of the no charge? (as opposed to what lawyers think clients think about no charges)

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Law Firm Basics: What To Consider When Pricing Your Legal Services

Setting your fee schedule can feel like a daunting task especially if you’ve never done it before.

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Beyond Biglaw: What’s A Case Worth?

It’s critical for law firms, especially small law firms, to evaluate at the outset the potential value of a case.

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Beyond Biglaw: Binders And The Retail Customer

It’s tax time. What can lawyers learn from accountants about business development and client service?

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Beyond Biglaw: Running The Numbers

A big difference between Biglaw and boutiques: the level of personal involvement by partners in financial matters.

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Law Firm Productivity: How To Run A Lean Law Firm

Building an efficient law practice is about going lean and cutting out all the extraneous processes that can weigh you down.

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Attorney Productivity: Taming the Email Beast

Email is the best invention since sliced bread and email is also the biggest timewaster since the advent of television.

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Client Relations: How To Talk About Legal Fees With Clients

Fee talk is difficult for many lawyers especially if they’re a solo-practitioner who has only recently opened a law office.

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Client Relations: Tips For Understanding Your Client’s Business

Lawyers who understand the business and industry of their clients have an easier time retaining good clients and asking for higher fees.