Even lawyers with tight schedules will reduce their malpractice risk by taking the time to ensure that they and staff members are effectively using the most appropriate practice-management software and technologies for their practices.
Electronic technology can save money by reducing the cost of storing and transmitting information and documents, but it also exposes lawyers to a new ethical and financial hazard: the danger that electronic information will be lost or stolen and the attendant expenses to notify victims.
Some lawyers see opening their own law firms as their only option to gain work, given that there are more lawyers than there are legal job openings. If you’re thinking about going solo, here are a few things to consider.
Billable time determines your income; nonbillable time determines your future. You cannot afford not to have a disaster-recovery plan. Take it from two of more than 12 attorneys whose office building recently went up in smoke.
Critical information to maintain off premises and key disaster recovery supplies to have on hand.
Stressors and the anxiety they can cause are an inevitable part of the practice of law. Wisconsin lawyers offer some tips for countering the pressures of practice: stop, think, ask for help, and take care of yourself.
Some lawyers have fallen victim to recent email scams. Don’t be the next victim. Learn the warning signs of fraud, practice a healthy skepticism, and verify who you’re dealing with. When in doubt, don’t reply!
More lawyers – both new and established – seem to be giving a try to going solo. If you’re thinking about hanging out your own shingle, here are some issues to consider and resources for getting started.
Offering unbundled legal services can help attract clients who might be unable or unwilling to pay for legal services in tough economic times, but there are risks. Here are 10 best-practices tips when taking on limited scope representation.
Just because technology makes it possible to communicate 24-7 doesn’t mean you should be available 24-7. Although it is important that lawyers be responsive to clients and keep them informed, it is equally important to set the ground rules for communicating early on to avoid giving clients unrealistic expectations.
