Posts Tagged ‘business’

“Law Firms Are Prioritizing Sustainable Tech—Here’s Why Beyond cost and functionality, law firms are increasingly considering sustainability when adopting new technology. With stricter environmental regulations and reporting requirements on the rise, firms that proactively embrace sustainable legal tech will be...

“Mastering Practice Group Leadership: Key Roles and Essential Skills” Practice group leaders (PGLs) serve as the critical link between law firm leadership and the attorneys within their groups. Excelling in this dynamic role requires a combination of leadership and management...

Earning Trust in the Courtroom: What Lawyers Can Learn from Journalists Trust isn’t automatic — it must be earned. Just like journalists, lawyers work to persuade skeptical audiences by building compelling narratives backed by facts. But with public trust in...

The Hidden Costs of Law Firm Technology (and How to Avoid Them) While technology plays a key role in helping law firms run efficiently, the expenses can quickly pile up. Making the wrong tech choices can cost your firm valuable...

Wondering What Your Law Firm is Worth? Here’s What Really Drives Its Value If you’ve ever found yourself asking, “What’s the value of my law firm?” you’ve likely also thought about how to increase it. The answer comes down to...

What to Do When Work Slows Down: Smart Marketing Moves for Lawyers In my coaching work with law firms, I often partner with attorneys for two years or more. During that time, it’s not unusual for them to go through...

How to Use the “Trust Equation” to Strengthen Client Relationships Clients Choose Lawyers, Not Law Firms Legal services are built on relationships, not transactions. Unlike selling a product, securing legal clients requires time, consistency, and trust. Unless you’re offering a...

Why Non-Engagement Letters Are Essential for Protecting Your Practice A non-engagement letter is simply the reverse of an engagement letter—it formally communicates to a prospective client that you will not be representing them. While it may seem unnecessary to state...

Essential Guide to Managing Client Funds for Law Firms Whether you’re a solo attorney or a law firm owner, handling client funds is an inevitable part of your practice. This includes managing advance payments, settlement checks, and expense reimbursements. As...

Why Many Lawyers Start Solo Practices—And Their Biggest Struggle Most lawyers launch solo practices for greater control over their schedules and workload. However, the most common complaint among solo and small firm owners is the exact opposite—they feel they have...