ABA Journal

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

The ABA Journal is read by half of the nation's 1 million lawyers every month. It covers the trends, people and finances of the legal profession from Wall Street to Main Street to Pennsylvania Avenue.

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LawSites

MARCH 13, 2023

Nexl , a no-data-entry CRM platform for lawyers, has raised $4 million in a financing round led by Australian-based B2B venture capital firm EVP with follow-on participation from The Legal Tech Fund , Vulpes and Saniel Ventures. Read more about Nexl in the LawNext Legal Technology directory.

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Attorney at Work

OCTOBER 10, 2022

If you’re stuck with high law firm AR, a change of strategy could be past due. There’s no question that many law firms struggle to whittle away at their accounts receivable (AR), the outstanding amount that has been invoiced and not paid. More than 59% of lawyers report regularly dealing with late payments.

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Attorney at Work

SEPTEMBER 26, 2021

For law firms, streamlined, effective legal billing software is incredibly important. It ensures that your firm’s legal billing processes are efficient and accurate by reducing the steps needed to invoice clients and accept online payments. Enter modern legal billing software. Hurdle 1: Missed Billable Time.

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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. Streamline law firm workflows . According to more than 2,000 survey respondents who participated in MyCase’s 2021 Legal Industry Report , 61% of lawyers find capturing billable time a challenge. .

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LawTechnologyToday

AUGUST 27, 2021

The American Bar Association’s Law Practice Division publishes a monthly webzine, Law Practice Today , covering the latest topics in law practice management. August’s edition focused on finance, with technology topics ranging from processing payments to virtual depositions.

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LawTechnologyToday

NOVEMBER 11, 2022

Your efforts as a lawyer should reflect in your firm’s performance, and becoming a data-driven lawyer can make a big difference in how efficiently you achieve success. Why is it important to track law firm KPIs? How to choose which KPIs to measure and how to implement them in your firm. Active clients.

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LawTechnologyToday

MARCH 28, 2023

It’s happening right now, and it’s changing the way you practice law. Legal tech startups are disrupting traditional law firms and offering new ways to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of their services. Benefits of Legal Technology Organizations These companies offer many benefits to law firms.

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MyCase

AUGUST 22, 2022

When imagining a successful lawyer, most of us picture the often glamorized biglaw lawyer. But there are several ways to practice law. A boutique law firm’s case management process provides a different experience for lawyers and clients. . How boutique law firms differ from biglaw firms.

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Rocket Matter

JANUARY 30, 2023

Register Now To keep your law firm running efficiently, making informed decisions is crucial—whether it’s determining the most effective strategy for a client’s legal matter or identifying areas where your firm can reduce expenses. Besides, what lawyer has time for that?) For example, you can: 1.

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LawTechnologyToday

JANUARY 24, 2022

You can find all of the Division’s books in the four core areas of management, marketing, finance, and, of, course, technology here. What problem faced by lawyers does The Law Firm Client Service Interview Playbook solve/address? Authors: Beth Cuzzone and Jill Zwetchkenbaum.

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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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Rocket Matter

DECEMBER 12, 2023

If you’re a busy lawyer (is there any other kind?), Time is always in short supply, and there are always more tasks to check off your to-do list. From working with clients to juggling court appearances and operational work, the time that’s spent on every task directly affects your firm’s efficiency and bottom line.

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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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ABA Journal

DECEMBER 20, 2023

The ABA Journal is read by half of the nation's 1 million lawyers every month. It covers the trends, people and finances of the legal profession from Wall Street to Main Street to Pennsylvania Avenue.

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Rocket Matter

NOVEMBER 21, 2023

To help get your firm up to speed on year-end tax prep, we’ve compiled this list of seven essential tips to take the headache out of doing your taxes and allow you to return to focusing on what matters most: your clients. 7 tips for law firms to get ready for taxes Grab a holiday cookie and turn off your email notifications.

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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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Attorney at Work

OCTOBER 11, 2023

The post Should Your Law Firm Have a Director of Financial Wellness? Renee Pastor | The burden of student loans, other financial obligations and lifestyle creep, can lead to significant stress among attorneys. appeared first on Attorney at Work.

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Rocket Matter

SEPTEMBER 20, 2023

Why settle for a one-size-fits-all template when your law firm is anything but generic? For example, most generic templates aren’t optimized for local SEO, a crucial factor for law firms that rely on clientele in their geographic area. The truth is that not all websites are created equal.

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LawSites

SEPTEMBER 26, 2023

As generative AI sweeps through the legal profession, lawyers face challenges in learning to use it responsibly and properly. On this episode of LawNext, host Bob Ambrogi is joined by Abdi Shayesteh , the founder and CEO of AltaClaro, a company that takes a unique experiential approach to lawyer training.

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Rocket Matter

JANUARY 23, 2024

All the successful law firms you see on TV are full of sharpshooters with the smartest teams, the sleekest offices, and the sharpest suits in town. But wait—is their website still stuck in the dial-up era? Having a law firm website is as much of a no-brainer as owning a law library or sporting that indispensable power suit.

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The Estrin Report

OCTOBER 22, 2021

It does little good to be a Top Lawyer if nobody knows about it. Whether it happens by accident or design, Top Lawyers are known. Lawyers are often smart, ambitious, and highly educated. Lawyers are often smart, ambitious, and highly educated. What is the “backstory” that brought you to this particular career path in Law?

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LawSites

MAY 30, 2023

In a first for an e-discovery technology company, Chicago-based Nextpoint is launching an Arizona law firm June 1 under that state’s liberalized law practice rules that allow non-lawyers to own law practices. Its lawyers will not appear in court. The firm will officially open its doors on June 1.

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Rocket Matter

AUGUST 8, 2023

One thing law firms of all sizes have in common? However, as a small or solo law firm with limited resources, the last thing you want to sink potential billable hours into is administrative tasks and paperwork. For your law firm, electronic billing also means faster payments. More flexibility!

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LawSites

DECEMBER 15, 2021

Lawmatics , a company whose platform provides client relationship management (CRM), client intake and marketing automation for attorneys, has closed a $10 million Series A financing round, it is announcing today. The financing follows the San Diego-based company’s raise of a $2.5 million seed round in October 2020.

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LawSites

JANUARY 26, 2024

Proof provides a litigation services marketplace where law firms and government agencies can access a nationwide network of process servers, electronic court filing services, and remote notarization. venture capital firm Payment Ventures. We are thrilled to have Payment Ventures on board,” said Legalyze.ai CEO Chris Ford.

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Rocket Matter

JANUARY 30, 2024

Resistance to process change is real, especially among lawyers, who are masters at being analytical skeptics. Yet the hurdles and objections voiced by lawyers are real concerns, even when it comes to proven tactics for increasing efficiency and profitability like time-tracking. Or in the courthouse?

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LawTechnologyToday

JANUARY 11, 2022

Clients care about affordability, and lawyer payment plans prioritize just that. In the 2021 Legal Trends Report , consumers ranked affordability factors—including payment plans—as the most important determinant (aside from positive reviews) for lawyer hireability. . How lawyers win by embracing payment plans .

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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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The Estrin Report

OCTOBER 15, 2021

Lawyers must be able to be strong advocates for themselves, as well as their clients. Lawyers are often smart, ambitious, and highly educated. That being said, what does it take to stand out and become a “Top Lawyer” in your specific field of law? As I mentioned above, I started as a litigator in a law firm.

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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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Attorney at Work

APRIL 19, 2022

Here is what you need to know about law firm profits. Lawyers are often caught off guard when the accountant comes to them in April and says, “You owe $$$$.” How Should You Divide Your Law Firm Profits? I ran my family’s law firm before I started my company — I was basically the CFO. 20,000,000.

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MyCase

JUNE 14, 2022

Law firm accounting can be a lengthy process, widely despised by attorneys and other legal professionals who’d instead be practicing law than crunching numbers. . And lawyers who take on the law firm accounting duties themselves often end up dedicating hours to non-billable administrative work. .

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MyCase

JUNE 14, 2022

Law firm accounting can be a lengthy process, widely despised by attorneys and other legal professionals who’d instead be practicing law than crunching numbers. . And lawyers who take on the law firm accounting duties themselves often end up dedicating hours to non-billable administrative work. .

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Rocket Matter

NOVEMBER 13, 2023

So, what's a busy law firm to do? Join us as we unlock the secrets to efficiency, free up your time for the important stuff (like actually practicing law), and introduce you to a web service that's so tailored for law firms it practically passed the bar exam. So, grab your favorite legal pad, and let's dive in.

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MyCase

SEPTEMBER 8, 2021

For law firms, streamlined, effective legal billing software is incredibly important, since the more efficient your firm’s billing processes are, the more quickly your firm will get paid. Many lawyers bill by the hour, and for those lawyers, time is money. It’s time to upgrade to a new billing system!

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