Attorney Salary Survey – Results
We have come to the end of our salary review. The statistic that stood out for me was the fact that there are extremes...
The start-up trying to make divorce less painful
"In this day and age, where most of us live with iPhones and iPads, there is no reason why we can't be using these...
Common mistakes made in lawyer advertisements
"Free Consultation!" "Need an Attorney?" "We Care For You!" Do you have these types of statements in your lawyer advertisements? If so, you are...
It Shouldn’t Suck to be an Associate at a Law Firm
Improving the quality of associates' lives and job satisfaction enhance a law firm's profitability. A user's guide for law firms. At a recent cocktail...
Victims of electronic harassment now more protected
The Protection from Harassment Act, 2011 (assented to on December 2011) (the Act) becomes effective on 27 April 2013. Kathleen Rice, Director in the...
Why I Love Paying Monthly Subscription Bills
Most law firms pay lots of monthly fees for different services. The lines in our credit card statements flow over to the second page....
Climbing the Ladder: I’m pregnant! Now what?
Like any advice columnist, I write what I know. And right now, I know what it is like to be a new partner at...
Many firms are profiting in this economy
Don't believe all the gloom and doom. Many firms are profiting in this economy. And that is certainly true today in most parts of...
Dealing with the dearly departed (ABA)
Lawyer turnover has been increasing for years-but it may be especially high in firms this year because of the need to reduce costs. In...
Your Picture Is Worth 1,000 Words
We talked here before about what you should do with your biography on your website. I have strong opinions about what generates business and...
Client Communications Checklist for Law Firms
Every day offers opportunities to build trust with a client or prospect, thereby setting your firm apart from the competition. Here are eight easy...
Strategy Isn’t a Luxury: Making Time for it in a Deadline-Driven Firm
If you run a law firm, you probably know the feeling. You're constantly solving problems, answering urgent questions, and dealing with deadlines that refuse...
