CARET Legal

MARCH 27, 2024

As a boutique law firm, your specialized legal services have undoubtedly carved a unique space within the legal landscape. However, the administrative tasks integral to managing a small or specialty law firm can often pose significant challenges. Our boutique law firm management software simplifies these processes.

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NCBA Law Practice Management Blog

MARCH 13, 2022

And, the same solution applies here. If you want to make sure your clients are happy with what you’re doing, put a recurring four-week tickler on your calendar, to reach out to each active client of the firm. It’s a small effort, that goes a long way. Doubting Thomases, all. Then, do it. That’s the magic formula.

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Attorney at Work

MARCH 15, 2022

But, with so many products coming online, what should small firms know before they buy? It’s not true that small law firms can’t compete with bigger firms. Here are five common misunderstandings about intake software I’ve seen with smaller law firms, along with questions to ask when test-driving intake products.

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NCBA Law Practice Management Blog

MAY 16, 2021

The solution to this problem is relatively s imple : Start with a smaller goal, and work longer at it. So, rather than setting a goal of revising your entire law firm marketing program, instead focus on mastering one component of it. That’s a small personal ask of yourself, and something that is eminently achievable.

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LawSites

MAY 16, 2023

He leads a large global team of process engineers, design thinkers, data scientists and domain experts to develop expert solutions for both internal processes and new products. Nota , the online business banking platform designed specifically for solo and small law firms.

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Above The Law

FEBRUARY 3, 2022

Small firms are merging together in New Jersey. Californians look to legal solutions to deal with their feral hog problem. * Teamwork makes the dream work! Mississippi has legalized medical marijuana for debilitating conditions. Think it’s about time for it to be taken off the Schedule I list yet? [ Bleeding Cool ]. At The U ].

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Rocket Matter

DECEMBER 21, 2022

The Small Firm’s Guide to Big Tech. Big tech changed the game in how we run our everyday lives, so stay up to date with the latest available software solutions to keep clients happy. Big tech changed the game in how we run our everyday lives, so stay up to date with the latest available software solutions to keep clients happy.

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Attorney at Work

SEPTEMBER 16, 2021

But IOLTA management can present a major challenge for lawyers, particularly those in solo practice or small firms. While large law firms have advantages of scale, including dedicated accounting and bookkeeping resources and robust technology solutions, solo attorneys often manage their own office finances.

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Attorney at Work

SEPTEMBER 7, 2021

What do law firm CRM systems do — and do you really need one? That’s why many firms have adopted client relationship management (CRM) solutions to help improve relationships with current clients, attract new ones and transform the way they do business. Do you need a system specifically designed for law firms? What Is CRM?

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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. Solo and Small Firm , by Reid F. Budgeting and Planning , by Julie Bays.

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LawTechnologyToday

NOVEMBER 30, 2022

The demographics in this year’s Technology Basics & Security volume, which covers technology planning and budgeting, resulted in solo firms only making up 8% compared to 24% last year. 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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LawSites

JUNE 26, 2023

“One of my goals for this year is to do everything we can to empower and invest in our members and give them all the tools to succeed and avoid violations,” said Westheimer, a partner with the firm Syprett Meshad. “To So I think this is something that is geared towards the solo and small law firms, but it can help the entire bar.”

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Attorney at Work

SEPTEMBER 2, 2021

No matter the size of your law firm, maintaining a positive cash flow is essential. If you aren’t keeping a proper eye on your firm’s bottom line, it simply cannot survive. The most successful law firms use a variety of best practices to manage their finances effectively, many of which can be implemented relatively quickly.

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CARET Legal

APRIL 12, 2024

The answer lies in law firm management software. Running a law firm is no small feat. The answer lies in law firm management software. In larger firms, attorneys often take on managerial roles, delegating tasks, providing guidance, and reviewing work.

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Attorney at Work

OCTOBER 15, 2021

There isn’t enough time to deal with everything your firm needs to do. Each year, the team at Lawyaw talks to thousands of legal professionals who are looking for solutions to the myriad challenges of practicing law in the 21st century. For most law firms, legal documents are the foundation of their practice.

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The Process Street

FEBRUARY 23, 2024

Today, we’re going to take a look at Improvizations , a workforce consulting firm that works with a huge variety of organizations to improve and automate their business processes. They love helping organizations in healthcare, manufacturing, and education, serving everything from small businesses to global powerhouses.

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Rocket Matter

AUGUST 8, 2023

If you operate a solo or small legal practice, you know that your business model must account for the size of your firm. One thing law firms of all sizes have in common? This way, while you may not be able to sit back and relax (you do run a small business, after all!), More flexibility!

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LawSites

SEPTEMBER 30, 2021

The company said it will use the funds to fast-track the expansion of its team of more than 200 employees and the development of its proprietary technology to help small- and medium-sized law firms manage and grow their business in the U.S. and Australia.

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Law 360

OCTOBER 19, 2021

Two firms representing a former executive of Cognizant Technology Solutions are urging the Delaware Chancery Court to halt a federal suit filed by the IT consulting company accusing a small New York law firm of fraudulent billing practices.

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LawTechnologyToday

FEBRUARY 28, 2023

Lawyers can create and manage their own solutions in less time and at a lower cost than ever before while presenting more modern client-facing solutions. While many organizations will continue to use a hybrid-cloud system, those that want to position themselves ideally for the future are seeking cloud-native solutions.

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Attorney at Work

OCTOBER 5, 2021

Advisory firm CEB estimates that the percentage is 40%. Small law firms are not immune to this trend. How many law firm services are in the cloud, especially today? Why do employees go outside the firm’s IT folks? Cloud services and other vendors make it darn easy to implement new solutions.

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LawSites

OCTOBER 18, 2022

Two of the leading global providers of document management systems for the legal industry are coming together, as the cloud-based DMS company NetDocuments has acquired Worldox , one of the oldest DMS systems still operating, in business since 1988, and one that primarily serves small- to medium-sized law firms.

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Paralegal Bootcamp

SEPTEMBER 23, 2022

Asking your firm or attorney to invest in your paralegal career development isn’t always easy. But most law firms and most employers will gladly do it if asked. Understanding the Firm’s Perspective. Not all firms have funds set aside specifically for paralegal training. I was really new to the firm.

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Law 360

JUNE 18, 2021

A small New York law firm is facing allegations that it overbilled Cognizant Technology Solutions Corp. for representing the technology consulting company's former chief legal officer in several underlying cases related to an alleged foreign bribery scheme.

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NCBA Law Practice Management Blog

JANUARY 14, 2019

While that option is good for law firms (hello: uncapped billings), clients often chafe at the model, because $— x however many hours the lawyer decides to work is a little bit more of an investment than, say, a Netflix subscription. Law firms seem to suffer from that very issue: a lack of differentiated offerings and a heavy price point.

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Rocket Matter

NOVEMBER 7, 2023

Losing that level of billable hours amounts to thousands of dollars per attorney, per week, for your firm (a.k.a. The solution is simple. We use alternative fees” Another common problem in legal billing is that the practice of billable hours has decreased over the years with more firms seeking flat and alternative fee structures.

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The Cloud Court Blog

AUGUST 17, 2022

I wrote about the simple principle of “starting small” a couple of weeks ago. Millions blown on shaky salesforce automation solutions for hundreds of users. Start by looking for easy wins and small, but significant gaps, or points of failure, where a new solution or process delivers advantage. Start small and expand.

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Attorney at Work

AUGUST 26, 2021

Law firms didn’t let the pandemic get in the way of profitability or performance in 2020. on average in the fourth quarter of 2020, according to Thomson Reuters — and 15% among AmLaw 100 firms. Contract staffing is making this possible for many law firms and corporations. Profits per equity partner rose 11.5%

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LawTechnologyToday

MAY 9, 2023

Running an efficient and caring legal practice takes time, effort and a lot of energy–particularly with a small team. With this technology for law firms, you can cut out the mishaps, speed up your intake process and enhance the quality of your documentation. Sit down with your team and set out a vision for how your firm should work.

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LawTechnologyToday

JULY 29, 2022

If you’re a small firm or solo practitioner, your waking hours are spent focusing on winning for them. You may be thinking about leveraging a time and billing solution. Bottom line…you really do need a time and billing solution if you want to reduce the time you spend on unbillable administrative tasks and maximize profits.

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LawSites

APRIL 18, 2023

In fact, during 2022’s “Great Resignation,” a third of lawyers who quit their jobs did so to start their own solo practices, according to Legal Trends for Solo Law Firms , a report published today by law practice management company Clio. The bad: Solos struggle to bring in clients to their firms.

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The Process Street

FEBRUARY 9, 2022

Armed with process documentation solutions and process automation, Process Street has empowered Murray Dare to cut costs, increase productivity, improve content quality, improve scalability, and more! The solution. In short, most small businesses have marketing processes slowing them down. The solution. The results.

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MyCase

JULY 20, 2023

Legal tech solutions have not only become an integral part of efficient law firm operations , but also a significant contributor to firm profitability. As soon as a firm adopts a new technology, another one appears on the horizon, potentially rendering the first obsolete. The strategies below can help alleviate this.

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LawSites

JULY 28, 2021

While Priori plans to gradually expand the providers it offers through its marketplace, it is launching today with three: LawGeex , which offers an AI-powered contract review automation solution. Factor , the alternative legal services provider that describes itself as delivering complex legal work at scale.

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LawSites

JULY 21, 2021

With his contract-management company having just raised $40 million in Series B funding, Linksquares cofounder and CEO Vishal Sunak is aiming for some big goals, including “to build legal tech solutions that simply weren’t possible before.”. Woodpecker , legal document automation for solo and small firms.

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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. What can you do to keep your firm safe from attacks? Educate the employees of your firms. Manage the use of the firm’s software. Cybersecurity is never a hands-off element of running a law firm.

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LawTechnologyToday

MARCH 22, 2023

What is the main message of The Lawyer’s Guide to Office Automation: Tools & Strategies to Improve Your Firm and Your Life Just try automation. However, we as a profession have been going down this road and in order to survive and serve the communities who need us, we need to incorporate automated solutions into our services.

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