Silly Things Clients Say
Some client comments that don't make sense, or are unintentionally funny, or are annoying.
The Closing Of A Law School Does Not Devalue The Degree
How should employers interpret the closure, and how can the law school minimize the damage?
The Law Firm’s Guide To Trust Accounting And Three-Way Reconciliation
Proper trust accounting and three-way reconciliation are essential for protecting client funds and avoiding serious compliance risks. In this guide, we break down these critical processes and show how legal-specific software can help your firm stay accurate, efficient, and audit-ready.
Curmudgeon v. Special Snowflake: Where One Person’s Constructive Criticism Is Another’s Rude And Unprofessional Rant
Just because you can offer the magic J.O.B. doesn't entitle you to act like an S.O.B.
Alternative-Fact April: 5 Traits Self-Employed Attorneys Bring To Employers
I want to conclude my “Alternative Fact April” miniseries with what I think is the biggest myth when it comes to employers’ reluctance to hire attorneys with a small-firm or solo-practice background (who I will refer to as “self-employed attorneys” for the remainder of this column). That myth is: They bring nothing to the table. […]
Alternative-Fact April: Debunking 4 Stereotypes About Self-Employed Attorneys Seeking Employment
Employers who refuse to consider self-employed lawyers are missing out on great talent.
Alternative-Fact April: When Should Employers Hire People Just Like Themselves?
This approach to hiring has advantages, but employers need to be careful.
How 8am LawPay Takes The Sting Out Of Legal Billing
Getting paid can be an arduous task. You should make it as easy on yourself and your clients as possible.
Alternative-Fact April: The Myth Of The Job Hopper
Are the negative stereotypes about job hoppers justified?
Don’t Go To Law School Because Of Trump
If you want to resist, there are other, less expensive ways to do it.
How A Car Accident Helped Me Understand The Mindset Of Potential Clients
Turning to a lawyer is at some level an emotional decision.
Stay Away From Potential Clients Who Give Bad Online Reviews
Bad reviews can be petty, vindictive, or downright crazy -- and almost impossible to remove.
Why Law Firms Are Moving Beyond The Billable Hour
Explore 5 expert-backed reasons law firms are rethinking the billable hour and how legal billing software is leading the way.
4 Common Excuses Potential Clients Use To Mooch Discounts From Attorneys
If solo practitioners want to stay in business, they must be able to separate the moochers from the genuinely needy.
Is There A Difference Between A Proactive Job Seeker And A Desperate One? And Does It Matter?
Don't let anyone scare you off of seeking a job.
Is A Job Interview Even Relevant Anymore?
Here are two reasons why interviews just aren't as important as they were in the past.
During A Job Interview, Be Mindful Of The People You Are Talking To
And remember that you were invited to interview for a reason.
There Is No Incentive To Give Honest Answers At A Job Interview
One wrong answer can result in your application being placed in the dreaded "future reference" file.