Posts Tagged ‘lawyer’

Retirement plans for small businesses offer a blend of tax advantages and long-term wealth-building opportunities that every law firm owner should at least explore. The question is: where do you begin? Let’s look first at how a retirement plan can...

Children often approach difficult conversations with openness and curiosity — traits many adults shy away from. Julia Livingston argues that rekindling that same curiosity can help us better navigate differences and foster inclusion. One example came from her daughter’s sixth-grade...

In the past, the inner workings of law firms were closely guarded, known mostly by partners, and even then not fully understood. As long as profits rolled in and bonuses were handed out, few questioned how things worked. Today, that...

For most attorneys, a key marketing goal is to create a steady stream of referrals—both from fellow lawyers and trusted business contacts. When those efforts pay off, the question of referral fees often comes up. Here’s what you need to...

While many law firms stick to traditional hierarchies, a flat, team-based structure can foster collaboration, innovation, and employee satisfaction. In my firm—which represents top surgeons in insurance reimbursement cases—we combine legal professionals with experts from medical and health insurance fields....

  When a founding partner casually mentions plans to retire within five years, it’s not unusual for younger partners to start polishing their resumés and for whispers to circulate about the firm’s future. But does succession always have to spark...

Some lawyers face ongoing struggles with deadlines, organization, and maintaining focus—issues that may be linked to executive functioning disorder (EFD). While these signs are often overlooked or misunderstood, law firm leaders who recognize them can play a vital role in...