Joint Representation Conflict Waivers – Why You Can't Have It Both Ways
An estate planning firm asked me to review several sample Consent to Joint Representation forms...
Solo and Small Firm Resources
Yes, you! Everything you want to know about setting up your small firm for success, managing the billable hour (along with everything else!), customizable resources, and how-tos so you can fill in the blanks without missing a beat.
How to Avoid the Legal Fee Suit Counterclaim
You finish a client matter. You feel good about the quality of your work, and you are pleased that...
Don't Underestimate the Importance of Closure Letters
Over the years, I have found that the use of closure letters varies greatly, not only between...
Lawyers: How and Why to Implement a Business Plan to Guide Your Firm
Successful businesses of all shapes and sizes often take time once a year or so to review and...
Passive Management: Is Your Law Firm Lacking Leadership?
After having consulted with over twelve hundred law firms over the years, trust me when I say that...
How to Stop Having to Write and Send Declination Letters
Declination letters, also referred to as non-engagement letters, are those letters that say,...
Can Lawyers Use Apps Like Venmo, Zelle, or PayPal?
As with so many tech decisions lawyers face, the answer is yes, as long as any associated ethical...
Is It Okay For a Lawyer to Text with Clients?
Is it okay for a lawyer to text with clients? This question is one that keeps coming up. The short...
Is Making a Referral Risky?
Referrals of all types are commonplace in the practice of law. They are often made after work is...
With Attorney Client Relationships Minor Details Matter
Due to a recent move, my wife and I are experiencing the joys of learning to work with a new HOA....
The Interplay Between the Duty to Maintain Client Confidences and Courthouse Security
A man attempted to rape a county employee inside of a courthouse bathroom. A criminal defendant...
The Problem With Taking Practice Management Shortcuts
When traveling on business, it can be so easy to grab a burger and fries at a local drive-thru...
