Law Practice Today

When Results Matter: Does Your Culture Cultivate or Kill Contribution?

Retain the best talent by creating a culture of contribution at your firm. Positive recognition and rewards are not only good for your employees, but also for the firm’s overall performance.

Tips for Getting Published

Getting published is a great achievement but before you start writing articles, consider these tips to ensure that your efforts are most effective.

Building Blocks: The Interpersonal Communication Toolbox

This month's column includes twelve sections with tools to achieve effective communication in your personal and professional life.

Law Firm Marketing's Summer of Discontent: Thirty Years After Bates v. Arizona, the Debate Rages On...

It’s been 30 years since Bates v. Arizona opened the door for Law Firm Marketing. How does a firm steer clear of the ethical landmines and still promote its services? What does the future hold? Micah Buchdahl recaps law firm marketing’s "Summer of Discontent."

How to Swallow an Elephant: Practical Tools and Strategies for E-Mail and Information Management

E-mail truly is a curse when your in-box runneth over and your unread mail count numbers in the hundreds day after day. In this article, originally presented at ABA TECHSHOW 2007, Ellen Freedman, CLM and Sheila Blackford offer suggestions that will help cure disorganization and increase productivity.

 

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Low Cost, High Impact Strategies to Market Your Law Practice – Even If You Only Have Five Minutes!

Business doesn’t always fall in your lap. To ensure consistent revenue, develop and follow a balanced marketing strategy. Start by following these Four Pillars of Marketing and making a check list to do something proactive to market your law practice each day.

Ten Golden Rules to Make Your New Client Happy

How many times has a great meal at a restaurant been ruined by poor service? Just as important in the law practice, service can make or break a client relationship. Practice these golden rules and get loyal, long-term clients, plus an enjoyable and gratifying legal career.

Legal Talk Radio on Demand: Podcasting for Lawyers - Past, Present and Future

In this month's Roundtable Discussion, we explore Podcasting for Lawyers. Take some advice from our panel of bloggers and podcasters who know from experience what makes a successful podcast. This includes the benefits and challenges of podcasting, the shows they are listening to right now, and some predictions for the future.

Control Cost of Health Insurance Using Consumer-Driven Healthcare and Wellness Programs

As health care becomes more expensive, employers find creative ways to control costs. Employees are now becoming more involved with their health care decisions, integrating consumer-driven and wellness programs into their health plans.