NCBA Law Practice Management Blog

JUNE 1, 2022

Lawyers make ad hoc decisions about business management , all the time. Attorneys often overestimate how much money they make, and underestimate how much money they pay out, in terms of case expenses and overhead. To get started, visit Red Cave's NCBA landing page , and start running your law practice like a business.

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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

APRIL 1, 2024

The average billable hours for attorneys can swing widely, influenced by elements such as the size and reputation of the law firm, the attorney’s level of experience, and the area of law practiced. Calculating billable hours as a law firm can be overwhelming.

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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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Attorney at Work

DECEMBER 22, 2021

Smokeball has an unusual name, to be sure; but, it actually comes from a famous legal case , which just about every substantive law-loving attorney can appreciate. (I Smokeball was founded in 2010 and has been adding useful features for law firms ever since. I love the smell of precedent in the morning.)

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CARET Legal

APRIL 5, 2024

Lawyer burnout can significantly impact a lawyer’s ability to perform and deliver quality work, affecting productivity, revenue and client relationships. Lawyer burnout is a significant and prevalent issue in the modern legal profession. What Causes Lawyer Burnout?

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NCBA Law Practice Management Blog

AUGUST 18, 2022

These days, most law firms have invested in a law practice management software solution – that’s a relational database organized around matters ; and, it helps law firms to better organize their cases. For the law firms, this is an effective and easy way to gather and share data with clients.

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NCBA Law Practice Management Blog

SEPTEMBER 22, 2023

I’ve got some surprising news: some lawyer didn’t invent the idea of CRM software. Neither were the relational databases that serve as the backbone for law practice management softwares built for law firms. First of all, software built for lawyers is more likely to h ouse features that attorneys care about.

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CARET Legal

FEBRUARY 14, 2024

Leave missed deadlines and forgotten tasks behind with CARET Legal Workflows Routine Tasks Perfect for Automation Every attorney at every law firm has a set of repetitive activities they execute on a daily/weekly basis. Family Law Firms: Divorce In family law firms , handling a client’s divorce is a common attorney task.

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LawTechnologyToday

JANUARY 31, 2023

We hear a lot about legal technology changing the way law firms operate, but technology doesn’t drive change: it empowers law firms to make the changes they want to make, or that they need to make to stay competitive and grow their businesses. And that’s just the lawyers. And, that option matters to them.

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MyCase

AUGUST 22, 2022

When imagining a successful lawyer, most of us picture the often glamorized biglaw lawyer. You know the type—nice office, big desk, fancy suit, and working long hours on a stack of case files. But there are several ways to practice law. How boutique law firms differ from biglaw firms. What is biglaw?

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MyCase

JANUARY 12, 2022

What Is Case Management Software and Why Do Law Firms Need It? Legal case management software helps law firms take care of and run the business side of their law practice. customer relationship management tools. customer relationship management tools.

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MyCase

APRIL 24, 2023

Law practice management software (LPMS) is growing at an accelerated rate among law firms looking to improve business competitiveness, productivity, and profitability. According to the American Bar Association (ABA) 2022 Tech Report , the adoption growth of LPMS is clear—with a notable increase in solo and small firms.

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MyCase

FEBRUARY 9, 2021

Now that lawyers have been working remotely over the past year – and may continue to do so in the future – the legal software choices made by law firm leaders take on a whole new level of importance. Which types of software do law firms use most often? Client and calendar management software.

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LawTechnologyToday

NOVEMBER 25, 2022

We often hear lawyers say they went to law school to study law, not to learn how to run a firm. When faced with challenging daily tasks, such as managing invoices and reconciling trust account transactions, even the most brilliant legal minds struggle to build a successful practice. . Time-Tracking Software .

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Attorney at Work

JUNE 24, 2023

Here are five ways you can future-proof your law firm and remain competitive for years to come. The post 5 Ways to Future-Proof Your Law Firm appeared first on Attorney at Work. Assembly Software Product Spotlight | Embracing change is exciting!

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Attorney at Work

JUNE 6, 2022

How have law firms supported their clients during the COVID-19 pandemic? A dozen business development professionals talk about the innovative ways their firms have strengthened relationships and created deeper ties. And law firms that resist the impetus for change will risk failure. Anticipating Changing Needs.

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NCBA Law Practice Management Blog

DECEMBER 23, 2023

Legaltech software vendors, are racing to add artificial intelligence features to their products, as demand has grown for tools built for law practices – so that attorneys can shift from attempting to utilize (or a ttempting to a void) general use products, like ChatGPT or Google Bard. The real question is: How much? Who knows ?

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MyCase

JULY 6, 2021

For law firms that want to compete, delivering an intake program that respects the emphasis consumers place on convenience is essential. In this final entry of a three-part blog post series, we’ll review how data analysis can positively affect your law firm intake system.

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NCBA Law Practice Management Blog

NOVEMBER 1, 2019

Have ever had trouble finding information in your law firm? Because looking for something is like the lawyer default mode. The vast majority of law firms I consult with have their client information all over the place. But, I do have good news for you: the modern lawyer can have it both ways. We can help.

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MyCase

DECEMBER 6, 2022

Lawyers do a lot to protect their clients’ rights and information, from conducting conflict checks to locking filing cabinets. But as attorneys increasingly store files online and collaborate remotely, they face more challenges in protecting sensitive data against digital threats. . What is a Law Firm Information Security Policy?

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NCBA Law Practice Management Blog

NOVEMBER 24, 2018

Most lawyers have a general understanding of what encryption does. (If Nevertheless, most attorneys don’t feel like they have a comprehensive plan for managing encryption in their law firms, when it comes to sending secure files to clients and colleagues. That leaves a lot of law firms feeling a little insecure.

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Rocket Matter

JANUARY 17, 2023

If you’re creative enough, you could compare case management to a race. When you’re focused on the road, the “wheels” of your internal workflows roll in harmony to move each case forward toward the finish line. Integrated features for more organized case management . Tools that transform case management .

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MyCase

AUGUST 4, 2022

The time has come to apply for that coveted position at a reputable law firm. In this post, we’ll share how you can tailor your cover letter for law firms, so you can stand out from the application crowd—whether you’re fresh from law school or a seasoned pro. . Law Firm Cover Letter Do’s and Don’ts.

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MyCase

DECEMBER 15, 2022

Though all law firms share some similar concerns, solo or small firms present unique challenges and benefits due to smaller headcounts and fewer resources. To be profitable, smaller law management requires a strategic structure to oversee staff delegation, client relationships, office management, and cases.

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LawTechnologyToday

NOVEMBER 30, 2022

Which Technology Is the Best Fit for Your Law Firm? It’s a big part of the reason why many law firms have historically been slow to adopt new technology. But over the past two years, attorneys have been put in a position where choosing not to implement new legal tech isn’t really an option anymore.

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MyCase

AUGUST 31, 2023

Compared to many professions, lawyers play a unique role in serving the public interest and maintaining the integrity of the legal system at large. As a result, lawyers in the United States are held to an extremely high ethical standard and are required to follow strict rules of professional conduct.

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MyCase

SEPTEMBER 14, 2021

The day-to-day tasks involved in running a successful law firm – including tracking deadlines, staying on top of client communications, overseeing your firm’s finances, and business development – can take up significant amounts of time. That’s where law practice management software comes in.

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MyCase

DECEMBER 19, 2022

Why scheduling software for law firms can boost business. What to look for in law firm appointment scheduling software. Sharing deadlines and appointments with other lawyers and staff across your firm. Managing calendars from laptops, desktops, or mobile devices . What is Legal Calendaring Software?

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Attorney at Work

OCTOBER 18, 2021

Virtual law firm status has worked out so well for some firms, they’re making the switch permanent. While firms are announcing their back-to-the-office plans, you may be wondering if it is possible to move your law office to a virtual setting permanently. Virtual Firms Aren’t Always 100% Remote.

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MyCase

SEPTEMBER 30, 2022

Reputation has built up the tiniest of law firms and torn down the mightiest legal empires. If you want consistent client leads and conversions (without becoming blacklisted by prospects), focus on your firm’s public image. Why is Law Firm Reputation Management Important? . Attorneys’ names .

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MyCase

JULY 14, 2023

According to the ABA , as many as four in five attorneys will face a legal malpractice suit during their career. Moreover, the majority of malpractice claims are brought against small law firms. Facing a legal malpractice case can be disastrous for a law firm, both financially and reputationally.

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MyCase

AUGUST 3, 2022

Even if we spoke about lawyers just starting their practice, a spreadsheet is not a good idea — neither for case management nor accounting. The lawyers tend to tally this across the pages. Using a spreadsheet to track the accounting is not popular, but I have seen attorneys attempt this.

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MyCase

JULY 26, 2022

With the rise of the digital-first era, your law firm website is one of the best ways to secure and convert leads. Good website design for attorneys presents a professional look and feel, easy navigation, high speed, and excellent online customer service. How Does Website Design for Attorneys Benefit My Firm?

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NCBA Law Practice Management Blog

MAY 25, 2022

It’s always been important for law firms to archive the entire set of communications between attorneys, staff and clients (and leads). Case management software, as a relational database, allowed for attorneys to capture data across systems, and organize it via matters. This is important for two main reasons.

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MyCase

APRIL 29, 2024

For centuries, lawyers have been trusted advisors in navigating the legal system. However, with the rise of artificial intelligence (AI), a question looms: Will AI replace lawyers? The short answer is no, but writing off AI altogether would be a disservice to your firm and clients. Can AI Replace Lawyers?

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Attorney at Work

NOVEMBER 2, 2021

Abacus Payment Exchange (APX) is a proprietary tool that has been built from the ground up and engineered exclusively for law firms. If queried, most law firms would point to March of 2020 as the point in time that everything changed. It’s been a while, right? Consumers pay for everything via online transactions.

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