NCBA Law Practice Management Blog

OCTOBER 6, 2019

That’s one of the reasons that legal services are so expensive, is that lawyers’ old school methods make it that way. The average solo lawyer would pay less than $100 per month for document automation software; and still, most law firms don’t implement it.? Think, however, about the advantages of doing so.?

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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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LawTechnologyToday

DECEMBER 18, 2020

By way of example, many law firms transitioned to remote working at the start of the pandemic and many continue to have work-from-home mandates in place. Likewise, law firms have incorporated cloud-based remote working tools into their workflows, including VOIP phone systems, online fax, and law practice management software.

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Cenza

MARCH 30, 2022

During the COVID-19 pandemic, corporate legal departments and law firms around the world struggled to meet the new normal’s demands. Organizational restructuring and changing legislation have resulted in increased legal spending. What is Legal Process Outsourcing? Why Does LPO Matter? The Need for LPO.

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Rocket Matter

DECEMBER 21, 2022

The Small Firm’s Guide to Big Tech. While any change in how you operate your law office can feel overwhelming, there’s never been a better time to start migrating your office structures online. Like any year, 2022 threw a unique set of challenges at the legal industry. The Small Firm’s Guide to Big Tech.

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Rocket Matter

MAY 10, 2023

Rocket Matter with ChatGPT integration allows users to access ChatGPT for content generation, legal document review and more, right within the Rocket Matter platform BOCA RATON, Fla., About Rocket Matter Rocket Matter helps law firms offer better client service and increase revenues by more than 20%.

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LawSites

SEPTEMBER 23, 2021

While we once might have thought these issues were temporary, many legal professionals continue to operate virtually, and even when we are fully free of the pandemic, many of us are likely to continue to practice virtually, at least part of the time. Pennsylvania Bar Association Formal Opinion 2020-300 (April 10, 2020). and 5.3).

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Rocket Matter

DECEMBER 19, 2023

Running a legal practice is definitely one of those things. Download free guide Four key indicators that it’s time for your firm to raise its rates If any of the following indicators describe your firm’s current financial situation, you may need to adjust your rates. appearing in front of your state’s supreme court).

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Rocket Matter

OCTOBER 3, 2023

Why the billable hour matters Reports state that many attorneys bill between 1,700 and 2,300 hours per year , so not tracking all your time accurately can lead to tens of thousands in lost revenue. Second, law firms track the billable hours of each attorney.

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Rocket Matter

JANUARY 16, 2024

Offering credit card payments helps your law firm get paid faster and increases client convenience. But that convenience can come with a price tag. Surcharging is the process of passing along credit card processing fees from your legal practice to your clients. This fee is charged at the time of payment.

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The Legal Ease

JANUARY 5, 2022

Every year, the ABA and the Legal Technology Resource Center conduct a legal technology survey seeking information from law firms of all sizes about how they use technology for everything from cybersecurity to cloud computing services to marketing and more. Law Office Technology.

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The Robertson Reader

APRIL 10, 2018

Legal Assistants play an essential role in law firms and legal departments. From legal transcription to managing legal office procedures, their challenging work is vital to the successful operation of any law office or legal department.

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LawTechnologyToday

MARCH 3, 2023

It was also completely unable to answer any legal questions that related to a particular statute or citation and was generally unable to grasp the substance of the underlying issue. I asked some medical and legal questions and there was some accuracy there. As always, I try to break the program with some curveballs.

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LawSites

JULY 12, 2022

If you are looking for a scorecard naming those who are leading the charge on innovation in law, you can do no better than the Fastcase 50 , the annual listing by the legal intelligence company Fastcase that honors 50 of the law’s “smartest, most courageous, innovators, techies, visionaries, and leaders.”.

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LawTechnologyToday

NOVEMBER 30, 2022

The ABA TechReport combines data from the annual ABA Legal Technology Survey Report with expert analysis, observations, and predictions from leaders in the legal technology field. Interestingly, the largest demographic is the small to medium sized law firms with 33% of firms with 2-9 attorneys and 27% of firms with 10-49 attorneys.

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Blumberg

JULY 12, 2021

Ransomware attacks are rising, big law firms and small solo practitioners firms are equally both at risk. Ensure antivirus and anti-malware solutions are set to update automatically and make sure every device in your law firm uses the latest software and operating systems updates as security patches are a top priority.

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Rocket Matter

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023

For busy law firms, the ability to manage matters efficiently can mean the difference between a thriving practice and a stagnant one. What is matter management for law firms? Matter management is the process by which law firms oversee their cases.

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MyCase

FEBRUARY 2, 2021

Every year I write a post that highlights the mobile lawyering statistics from the latest ABA Legal Technology Survey Report. In other words, the results reflect the work habits of lawyers before March of 2020, when the pandemic shut downs forced law firms across the country to unexpectedly shift to remote work.

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Lawfecta

NOVEMBER 8, 2017

Technology has changed how customers find and evaluate businesses, including lawyers and law firms. Today’s prospective legal clients use a mix of personal relationships and digital resources to begin interviewing an attorney before they ever meet them. What is a Virtual Legal Team? Can you wait? Payroll taxes.

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LawSites

DECEMBER 29, 2021

As I survey the legal profession broadly, and the world of legal tech and innovation specifically, I see uncertainty and inertia. It is as if we are serving time in a legal tech limbo. After all, it was a good year for the legal tech industry. Overall, the legal tech industry saw unprecedented growth.

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Blumberg

AUGUST 24, 2021

Read on for advice on business law from the legal experts at Handin Law. Hiring And Managing Your Employees First things first: understand your obligations as a business owner when it comes to matters of law. Employee Benefits Federal law requires offering certain benefits to your employees. Handin , P.A.,

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MyCase

MAY 10, 2022

Why Should a Law Firm Have a Website? People expect to find information about you and your law firm online. According to the ABA Tech Report 2021 , since 2018, the number of law firms that have a website has climbed from 77% to 94% in 2021. Legal websites are the cornerstone of a good web presence.

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Paralegal-Edu.Org

DECEMBER 11, 2018

The I nternational Virtual Assistants Association classifies virtual paralegals as independent contractors who support multiple clients from a remote location, usually their home, offering technical and administrative services. A VP offers you the flexibility that an in-office paralegal cannot. Range of Services. Protect Data.

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LawTechnologyToday

FEBRUARY 9, 2023

LJ: Updates to Office 365, new products for security, and what’s new for AI-assisted legal research. JC: A) What cutting edge law firms are doing today with online marketing, particularly using bots and videos. 2) What legal technology vendors will attend and share their recent announcements and product releases?

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Blumberg

DECEMBER 28, 2020

You may be able to cure the problem by publishing (at additional cost) notice in the county in which the entity was first engaged in business, but who needs legal snags and additional costs at such a time? Service companies may also place LLC Notices with newspapers NOT assigned by the County Clerk. DISCLAIMER.

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Rocket Matter

JANUARY 10, 2023

Learn how big tech has changed the legal industry. The Small Firm’s Guide to Big Tech. While any change in how you operate your law office can feel overwhelming, there’s never been a better time to start migrating your office structures online. Free Guide. Get free e-book. Cutting the fluff from client intake .

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LawSites

DECEMBER 29, 2021

As I survey the legal profession broadly, and the world of legal tech and innovation specifically, I see uncertainty and inertia. It is as if we are serving time in a legal tech limbo. After all, it was a good year for the legal tech industry. Overall, the legal tech industry saw unprecedented growth.

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Paralegal Mentor

FEBRUARY 2, 2015

It’s not just law firms that will be hiring. This survey projected that corporate legal departments will be expanding internal teams to handle more legal matters in-house and also to control spending on outside counsel. What skills and expertise are in demand for paralegals/legal assistants? Compliance.

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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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LawTechnologyToday

JULY 28, 2021

Benefits of Word Processor Efficiency for Law Offices. As you know, legal services are typically document intensive and often, the service rendered is the document itself (estate planning documents, purchase contracts, leases, etc.). Ultimate Tool for Creating Work Product. You’ll be inspired.

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Rocket Matter

NOVEMBER 3, 2023

Trying to attract new clients for your law firm and juggle leads while ensuring your existing clients get the exceptional service they deserve is no walk in the park. You’ve already got court dates, paperwork, document reviews, and client meetings to manage.

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Rocket Matter

MAY 23, 2023

For law firms, manual administrative tasks are a big blow for billable hours and potential profit. Manual admin tasks don’t just cut directly into billable hours. When these workflows compound over time, it can save law firms significant time and energy on the hundreds of small tasks that pop up every month.

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ALPS

DECEMBER 2, 2020

And our goal here is simple, to introduce you to cool people doing awesome work in the space of lawyer well-being, and in the process, build and nurture a national network of well-being advocates intent on creating a culture shift within the legal profession. She is the author of Evernote as a Law Practice Tool. I appreciate it.

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