NCBA Law Practice Management Blog

FEBRUARY 25, 2024

Now, this wasn’t always a thing; but, as of now: law firms in any jurisdiction of the United States can utilize ‘trade names’. What that effectively means is that, so long as you don’t choose a name that’s misleading, you can select a brand name for your law. Unless your law firm is winding up; then, don’t waste your time.

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Attorney at Work

MARCH 14, 2024

Brooke Lively | What makes a law firm attractive to buyers? Exactly the same things that make a firm a joy to own. The post What Makes a Law Firm Attractive to Buyers? appeared first on Articles, Tips and Tech for Law Firms & Lawyers. Focus on these three things.

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InHouseBlog

DECEMBER 4, 2023

Law firm lawyers love to claim that they outwork (and outsmart!) Some new data in from a Bloomberg Law study indicates that in-house counsel may actually be outworking law firm lawyers. Lawyers are notorious for struggling with work-life balance , with some going so far as to declare it a fraud.

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Above The Law

APRIL 18, 2024

Lawyers at the firm -- and their children -- have gotten harassing messages from their former colleague. The post Law Firm Involves Police After Fired Attorney Sends Threatening Messages appeared first on Above the Law.

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NCBA Law Practice Management Blog

DECEMBER 8, 2023

As law firms (slowly) try to dig out from under the hourly billing model (trap?), It’s kind of like a legal insurance policy, and it allows law firms to acquire recurring revenue. For estate planning attorney s , that c ould include access to lawyers, updates to estate plans and document libraries.

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Attorney at Work

FEBRUARY 7, 2024

Sasha Berson | Your law firm should be a valuable asset that someone, someday, will buy and pay you handsomely for. The post Building a Valuable Law Firm: A Road Map to a $5 Million Business appeared first on Articles, Tips and Tech for Law Firms & Lawyers. Now, how do you get there?

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ABA Journal

APRIL 2, 2024

Fennemore Craig has made a fourth mass lawyer lateral hire this year, adding about 50 lawyers and 30 staff members from Denver-based law firm Moye…

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Above The Law

JANUARY 25, 2024

What's your firm doing to make the office a happier place? The post Law Firm Installs Giant Slide In Its Office To Offer Lawyers Some Fun appeared first on Above the Law. This is one way to bring a little bit of fun into the office.

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NCBA Law Practice Management Blog

JULY 22, 2023

Broadly speaking, lawyers take on too much. But, the fact is that this also has a direct effect on how much a lawyer can make. Hear me out: Because lawyers try to do everything, and to do everything perfectly, they’re also more prone than the general population to take on more work than they need to. You know how it is.

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Attorney at Work

APRIL 16, 2024

Roy Ginsburg | Nonlawyer ownership of law firms provides a “new, fertile hunting ground” for private equity, but is it improving access to justice? The post The Latest in Law Firm Ownership appeared first on Articles, Tips and Tech for Law Firms and Lawyers.

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Attorney at Work

APRIL 8, 2024

Why are SIEMs for law firms is important? In the simplest terms, it's a security solution that detects threats before your firm is impacted. The post What the Heck Is a SIEM and Why Do Law Firms Need Them? Here’s Your Primer appeared first on Articles, Tips and Tech for Law Firms and Lawyers.

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Attorney at Work

MARCH 19, 2024

The post The 3 Most Common Conflicts in Law Firms and How to Resolve Them appeared first on Articles, Tips and Tech for Law Firms & Lawyers. Wendy Merrill | The sweep-it-under-the-rug attitude may seem to keep issues at bay, but avoidance creates fertile ground for festering feelings.

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Above The Law

AUGUST 4, 2023

Although innovation is always welcome, jurisdictions should be very cautious about expanding the capacity of nonlawyers to own law firms. The post Thankfully, Law Firms Are Usually Owned Only By Lawyers appeared first on Above the Law.

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Above The Law

FEBRUARY 1, 2024

Law firm compensation balances budgets and talent needs, creating pay variation nationwide. Law360 Pulse surveyed 850+ lawyers on earnings, hours, rates and more. See detailed compensation data by position and firm size to benchmark and contextualize your pay.

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Above The Law

FEBRUARY 22, 2024

How does your firm measure up when it comes to its culture? The post An Admirable Law Firm Where Diversity And Inclusion Is Celebrated For Bringing Out The Best In Its Lawyers appeared first on Above the Law. OMLO embraces its attorneys for who they are, and truly values them as whole individuals.

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NCBA Law Practice Management Blog

NOVEMBER 30, 2022

It’s hard enough running a law firm, without having to schedule time and effort to revise the templates you use in your law practice. So, most lawyers don’t take the time to do it at all. If you want to talk about better refining your law firm processes, you know who to call.

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CARET Legal

MARCH 8, 2024

Enter law firm management software—an innovative solution that not only addresses the challenges of outsourcing law firm administrative support, but also offers a host of benefits to supercharge your firm’s efficiency. Billing inaccuracies can be a major headache for law firms. The result?

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Attorney at Work

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

Here's how to identify law firm bullying — with dos and don'ts for confronting it. The post Are You Being Bullied at Your Law Firm? appeared first on Articles, Tips and Tech for Law Firms & Lawyers.

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HowAppealing

MARCH 1, 2023

“Washington lawyer Tom Goldstein leaves Supreme Court practice, law firm”: David Thomas of Reuters has this report. Today, the law firm of Goldstein, Russell & Woofter LLC issued a news release titled “ Kevin Russell and Daniel Woofter Announce New Firm.”

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NCBA Law Practice Management Blog

SEPTEMBER 8, 2023

Law firms have quite a few options for getting their first, or a revised, website built (rebuilt). Sounds weird, I know – but, this relates back to a big problem that attorneys have: that they can’t seem to let go of doing everything, because lawyers feel like they’re the best at everything. They can design the best websites.

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Above The Law

JULY 21, 2023

How the classic law firm model fails, and how modern law firms succeed. The post Don’t Let Your Law Firm Get Over-Lawyered To Death appeared first on Above the Law.

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Attorney at Work

MAY 17, 2024

Jamie Spannhake | Uncertainty and ambiguity can lead to confusion, inefficiency and stress among lawyers. Here’s how to set clear expectations in your law firm. The post From Confusion to Clarity: How to Set Clear Expectations in Your Law Firm appeared first on Articles, Tips and Tech for Law Firms and Lawyers.

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ABA Journal

MARCH 27, 2024

Law firms continue to cut back lateral hiring of lawyers following the talent wars of 2021, according to a report by the National Association for…

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CARET Legal

MARCH 13, 2024

In 2024, improving law firm efficiency is as important as ever as firms continue to face increasing pressure to improve performance, deliver services efficiently, and reduce costs. Law firms that fail to adopt strategies to improve efficiency risk falling behind their competitors.

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CARET Legal

MAY 3, 2024

Outdated law firm operations are causing firms to lose the top-tier talent they’ve invested significant time and resources in training. How law firms can adapt to a new workforce To attract and retain top talent, law firms need to adapt to the expectations of modern legal professionals.

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Attorney at Work

FEBRUARY 15, 2024

Brooke Lively | When you prep your law firm to sell, you build a business that operates with or without you — so you can step out when you are ready. The post Why You Should Prep Your Law Firm to Sell — Even If You Don’t Want to Sell appeared first on Articles, Tips and Tech for Law Firms & Lawyers.

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Attorney at Work

APRIL 3, 2024

The post Time to Build Your Team: 5 Steps to Improve Your Law Firm Hiring Process appeared first on Articles, Tips and Tech for Law Firms and Lawyers. Just like everything in your practice, building a team is easier if you have a process to follow.

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Above The Law

FEBRUARY 14, 2023

But it's important to remember that remote work can offer the market’s top lawyers more options for their careers. The post In Traditional Law Firms, Remote Lawyers Are Always Second-Class appeared first on Above the Law.

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Attorney at Work

FEBRUARY 5, 2024

Before determining whether debt is good or bad, we need to distinguish between two kinds of law firm debt: a line of credit and term debt. The post Law Firm Debt: The Good, the Bad and the Ugly appeared first on Articles, Tips and Tech for Law Firms & Lawyers.

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Attorney at Work

MAY 7, 2024

NetDocuments Product Review | Cloud-Based DM for Law Firms. NetDocuments offers secure, cloud-based storage with powerful search & AI-powered workflows for law firms.

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CARET Legal

MARCH 22, 2024

Choosing the right structure is crucial for supporting growth and ensuring long-term success for your law firm. As your law firm starts to grow, the structure of your business becomes increasingly critical. Your organization model significantly impacts your firm’s efficiency, profitability, and overall success.

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ABA Journal

AUGUST 14, 2023

Boston law firm Choate Hall & Stewart has announced job cuts affecting about 5% of its employees. The layoffs include lawyers, according to an internal…

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Attorney at Work

JUNE 13, 2023

Explore digital marketing for personal injury law firms with social media, SEO strategies, and local advertising to boost success. The post Digital Marketing for Personal Injury Law Firms appeared first on Attorney at Work.

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Attorney at Work

SEPTEMBER 2, 2022

Sooner or later, every lawyer in solo or small firm practice asks themselves whether they should create a law firm website — or how long they can put it off. Maybe you have started by claiming a free Google business profile for your law firm and using social media to connect with potential clients.

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ABA Journal

OCTOBER 27, 2023

A former Ohio lawyer was arrested Thursday for allegedly using fake identities to obtain law firm jobs in Washington, D.C., and Florida. Richard Louis Crosby…

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CARET Legal

APRIL 8, 2024

The relentless pursuit of billable hours in the legal profession often leads to overwork and burnout, undermining lawyers’ well-being and job satisfaction. On one hand, it’s a measure of a lawyer’s productivity and a key revenue driver for law firms.

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Attorney at Work

NOVEMBER 15, 2023

Erik Mazzone | A well-managed, focused team is your law firm's greatest competitive advantage. Advice on recruiting associate lawyers. The post The Law Firm Ecosystem: Recruiting Your Team appeared first on Attorney at Work.

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