Back In The Race: What A Potential Client’s $400 Consultation Fee Really Pays For
Clients may believe that consultation fees are lining lawyers' pockets, but that couldn't be farther from the truth.
Old Lady Lawyer: Is Low-Cost Lawyering The Answer?
Low-cost lawyering is on the rise, but is it best for the client?
The Fifth-Year Dilemma: Do I Stay Or Do I Go (In-House)?
How to make the right decision, and why there might be another way to shape a fulfilling legal career on your own terms.
Back In The Race: Don’t Get ‘Friend Zoned’ By Potential Clients
Can self-employed lawyers have real friends, or is everyone just a potential client?
Beyond Biglaw: Costly Free Advice
How much should you talk about legal fees when meeting with a potential client?
If You’re Not Getting Paid, You’re Getting Played: 3 Signs Your Potential Client Is A Moocher
There's no surefire way to know if a caller is a moocher -- but look out for these red flags, according to columnist Shannon Achimalbe.
The Practice: Credit Cards, House Calls, Text Messages — Are They Beneath You?
Small-firm columnist Brian Tannebaum offers some practice advice about how to charge clients and how to communicate with them.
The Hidden Threat: How Fake Identities used by Remote Employees Put Your Business at Risk—and How to Defend Against This
Based on our experience in recent client matters, we have seen an escalating threat posed by the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (DPRK) information technology (IT) workers engaging in sophisticated schemes to evade US and UN sanctions, steal intellectual property from US companies, and/or inject ransomware into company IT environments, in support of enhancing North Korea’s illicit weapons program.
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...