Lawyers Shouldn’t Perform Favors For Clients And Expect Additional Work
Although it is acceptable to perform such favors for clients, lawyers should not do so under the assumption that it will result in additional work.
Adversaries Can Make Great Referral Sources
Just watch out for the ethical issues that may come with accepting referrals from an adversary.
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Lawyers Sometimes Hide Health Issues From Clients
If a lawyer cannot handle a representation due to a health issue, they should have another lawyer step in.
Year-End Bonuses Are Uncommon At Some Law Firms
Annual bonuses aren't a reality at some smaller firms.
Distressed Businesses Should Still Pay Their Lawyers
The amount of money a business may owe in legal fees is small in comparison to the pain that could be caused by going without counsel altogether.
More Novice Lawyers Should Volunteer At Legal Aid Clinics
Legal aid clinics can be much more fun and enriching than ordinary pro bono work.
How The Law Office Of Stephen L. Thomas Jr. Reclaimed Valuable Hours And Strengthened Client Care With 8am
Founded in 2017, the Baltimore-based Law Office of Stephen L. Thomas Jr. unified case management, communication, and payments with 8am—saving 10–20 hours a week for clients, trials, and growth.
Lawyers Should Avoid Using Work Computers For Personal Tasks
Lawyers should act like everything they do on a work device will be reviewed by managers.
The Art Of The Attorney Exit Email
Use a light touch. Be a scalpel, not a machete.
Law Students Can Sometimes ‘Buy’ Good Grades
The richer you are, the more likely you'll succeed.
Lawyers Have A Harder Time Taking Vacation Than Other Professionals
Many professions do not have anything similar to a billable hour requirement.
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Are Lawyers More Likely To Litigate Claims As Pro Se Plaintiffs?
There could be consequences.
More Courts Should Ask Litigants To Provide Proposed Orders
Errors may be reduced.
My Experience With Fake Jury Duty Fine Scammers
Don't end up like one of those people in the badly acted low-budget public service announcements.
Some Law Firms Punish Associates With Tough Assignments
Traumatizing an associate to make them quit? Crude, but effective.
Strategies For Negotiating Rate Increases With Clients
You want to make more money? We all do.