Now that 2014 is well under way, imagine how your practice can improve by effective goal setting strategies. Often, when we set goals for ourselves, our expectations or old behaviors sabotage our results. What if goals are created in a way…
Half-Year Membership Time at Lawyer Referral and Information Service
Institute on Aging Conference Educates Attorneys and Social Workers on Assisting Victims of Elder Abuse
What Does the New Normal of Selling Legal Services Look Like?
Legal Writing Tip: Keep Your Writing Fresh; Ditch Lazy Words
We all have words and phrases we use repeatedly. Sometimes, they’re good – specifically and as a result are two of my regulars. But others are crutch phrases or lazy words that dilute the power of writing. While you might…
The Journey to Getting out of Student Loan Debt
The headlines says it all, “Student Loan Debt Hits $1 Trillion.” As a bankruptcy lawyer, I get to talk about a subject that’s rarely discussed — debt. What’s missing from the headlines are discussions on ways to practically manage debt.…
Five Ways Infographics Can Market Your Law Practice
This article was first published at www.attorneyatwork.com. You can find the original article at http://www.attorneyatwork.com/infographics-can-market-your-law-practice/. Courtroom or boardroom, most lawyers know that when confronted with a wall of words an audience is more likely to nod off than to receive and retain…
BASF’s Indigent Defense Program Celebrates Ten Years
Ten years ago this month, the Indigent Defense Administration (IDA) commenced oversight of all administrative/fiscal responsibilities for the panel of criminal defense practitioners who represent indigent minors and adults for whom the Public Defender has a conflict of interest. BASF,…
Pump Up Your Law Firm Website
What Litigators Need to Know About Generations X and Y
While the dramatic growth in the aging population of Boomers is well known, it is important to understand the influence of emerging adult populations in their wake. Generations X (adults age 31-47) and Y (ages 18-30) now constitute over 50%…
Legal Writing Tip: For Grammar Purposes, Companies Are Not People
We’ve all said things like: “I know Apple is coming out with a new iPhone because I saw it on their website.” Referring to a company like Apple as a “they,” rather than an “it,” is probably okay in speech,…
