Sometimes Lawyers Should Wait To Send Invoices To Clients
Don't be a pill about the bill.
Don't be a pill about the bill.
The key to success is being aware of the technology that is available and prioritizing the opportunities for improvement.
LexisNexis sat down with John Ursin, Managing Partner at Schenck Price, to learn how the firm is using legal AI to strengthen client service and daily legal work.
Yeah, Biglaw bills are usually a lot more detailed than that.
Running a small law firm requires more than just superior legal skills.
'David versus Goliath' captures the challenge a smaller firm faces when litigating against an AmLaw 200 firm. A small firm can feel like David when facing a larger firm that can bring more resources to bear on legal research, drafting motions, reviewing documents, etc. So how can a small firm, especially representing a smaller company, effectively litigate against a proverbial army of lawyers representing a client to whom money is no object?
For attorneys who bill by the hour, one of the less enjoyable aspects of the job is recording time. Associates know that all too often their worth might be measured by their billable hours. Of course, big and small firms alike tolerate the timesheets because they are the firms’ lifeblood. Recording time enables firms to generate their invoices. The inherent purpose of entering time is to generate this request for payment. But an invoice can and should do much more, especially for a small firm or solo practice....
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