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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CARET Legal

APRIL 24, 2024

A must-have feature of legal practice management platforms, case management software, centralizes all your case files, communications, billing, and scheduling in one platform — it’s truly like having a command center for your law firm. Case delays often occur due to lost files or miscommunication.

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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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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

FEBRUARY 14, 2024

By leveraging legal workflow automation to optimize operations, law offices can unlock a host of benefits that enhance efficiency, accuracy, collaboration, and overall success. The automation of legal workflows has become a game-changer for law offices. This workflow starts as soon as you file the summons and petition for dissolution.

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Attorney at Work

DECEMBER 22, 2021

Smokeball is a law practice management software with document assembly capabilities. 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 I love the smell of precedent in the morning.)

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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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LawSites

MAY 16, 2023

The majority of law firms use just five or fewer unique software products, according to a legal industry study published today by the law practice management company Smokeball. The smaller the firm, the higher this percentage goes. In firms of 2-10 lawyers, 86% use five or fewer products.

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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

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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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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LawSites

NOVEMBER 30, 2023

Seven times since 2016, Thomson Reuters has conducted a survey on the state of small law firms in the U.S., and every time, it found that small firms had made virtually no progress on one of their greatest challenges, which is that they spend too much time on administrative tasks to the exclusion of practicing law.

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NCBA Law Practice Management Blog

MARCH 17, 2019

If you’re a lawyer, law firm software is everywhere. Make one online search for the term, and you’re caught up in the vortex of SEO -- you’ll be served law firm software advertisements wherever you go online, from now until the end of time. This is your lodestar for the future of your law firm technology platform.

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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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MyCase

OCTOBER 3, 2023

You need capital to start a new law firm, but how much, exactly? Without setting up the right tools and organizing your law firm from day one, administrative tasks can quickly become unmanageable. How Much Does it Cost to Start a Law Firm? As a rough estimate , law firm start-up costs may total about $8,200.

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LawSites

SEPTEMBER 7, 2022

In a post here in April , I wrote about the imminent launch of Virtual Law Clinic , a product designed to make it easier for law firms and legal organizations to manage their pro bono matters, enabling them to assign matters to lawyers, monitor case statuses, document outcomes, and provide training materials and forms.

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MyCase

SEPTEMBER 14, 2021

Running a law practice in isn’t easy. 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.

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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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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. Below, we’ll examine what modern-day lawyers need to know about law firm cybersecurity risks and policies. What cybersecurity issues present the greatest risks to lawyers? .

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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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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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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

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

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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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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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. Now, in 2022, law firms are facing a handful of new challenges, depending on how they initially responded to the shift to remote work. .

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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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MyCase

DECEMBER 15, 2022

Today is the day that you’re ready to open a law firm of your own. And so on In this overview, we’ll detail how to start a law firm using practical “small” steps, so you don’t put off the idea for yet another year. What Should You Consider Before Starting a Law Firm? Consider the points listed below.

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MyCase

DECEMBER 15, 2022

Today is the day that you’re ready to open a law firm of your own. In this overview, we’ll detail how to start a law firm using practical “small” steps, so you don’t put off the idea for yet another year. This includes what to consider before starting, the costs, and practical tips on how to open a successful law firm. .

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MyCase

JUNE 21, 2022

For most law firms, non-billable administrative work is a necessary day-to-day duty that costs money and valuable time. With law office automation, your firm can automate some of the most time-consuming tasks, including document drafting, client intake, payment processing, and invoice reminders. . Workflow management.

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MyCase

JUNE 21, 2022

For most law firms, non-billable administrative work is a necessary day-to-day duty that costs money and valuable time. With law office automation, your firm can automate some of the most time-consuming tasks, including document drafting, client intake, payment processing, and invoice reminders. . Workflow management.

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MyCase

JUNE 15, 2021

Businesses, including law firms, are beginning to re-open, and employees are heading back to work. Rather, law firm leaders should reflect on what was learned from the effects of the pandemic, including the benefits of remote working, and how to incorporate those learnings into their businesses moving forward.

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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 29, 2022

Managing an organized law firm chart of accounts is crucial for maintaining your business’s overall financial health and meeting strict legal ethics requirements. This begins by creating a comprehensive list of all your firm’s cash inflow and outflow items. . What is a Law Firm Chart of Accounts?

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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. This overview will cover the benefits of website design for law firms, the differences between a DIY and third-party web design, and key design tips for building and marketing your site. .

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MyCase

JULY 8, 2022

And, yet lots of law firms are doing just that. There are a couple of traditional, significant expenses for law firm owners. We’re nearly three years into a global pandemic, and law firms are downsizing everywhere. . That no longer needs to be the case. Those are people and places. But, do you?

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