Trust accounts are among the most complex aspects of running a law firm—and they can be especially intimidating for small firms because there are fewer people to bear the fiduciary responsibility. To add to the stress, compliance mistakes with trust or IOLTA accounts can lead to serious consequences, ranging from fines to disbarment. But you don’t have to let the … Read More
What Criminal Defense Lawyers Need to Do to Plan for a Successful Year
As a criminal defense lawyer, you spend a lot of time defending your clients’ rights—both in and out of the courtroom. The meetings, court dates, and deadlines can all pile on quickly, and before you know it, you’re left with little to no time for working on administrative tasks. However, you can’t afford to let these jobs fall by the … Read More
5 Essential Marketing Tips for Solo Lawyers
Making time for marketing amidst running your law firm might not seem like a top priority—but it can be one of the most critical things you can do if you want to distinguish your solo practice from larger competitors. To grow, it’s essential to understand how to tap into your firm’s strengths and existing resources. You can get a great … Read More
5 Legal Tech Basics Solo and Small Law Firms Need for 2023
Years ago, it was questionable for an attorney to communicate with clients via email. But legal technology has advanced at the speed of light. We’re way beyond questioning the value of email. Today, there are hundreds of software “solutions” available for every conceivable task, from tracking your clients’ contact information to organizing digital documents. Such an abundance of choice signals … Read More
How to Grow Your Family Law Practice
You may have started your family law firm with the primary intention of helping clients through difficult times in their lives—but to do this effectively, you also need to run a profitable law firm and grow your business. As a result, you’re likely well aware of the fact that providing compassionate and effective legal services to clients while also managing … Read More
How Solo and Small Law Firms Can Compete with Larger Competitors in 2023
Flying solo or working with a small team means your law firm is short on people—not advantages. Compared to larger competitors, small and solo law firms are more agile, client-centric, and adaptable. Plus, many clients prefer to work with a smaller firm to receive more personalized service. Still, firms of every size face challenges and small firms, specifically, are tasked … Read More
Start 2023 Strong With These Legal Marketing Tactics
Want to see your law firm gain and retain more clients in 2023? Get ahead of the game by preparing a strong legal marketing strategy now. Review your marketing plan, goals, and tools to start the year on the right foot. Evaluate your existing marketing plan Before you can determine where your firm is heading tomorrow, you have to know … Read More
How Small Law Firms Can Benefit From a Legal CRM
There are many benefits to having a small law firm or solo practice. Your clients have access to more personalized service than they would at large law firms, giving you a leg up on client loyalty. You’re able to make nimble business decisions without the bureaucracy of deciding on changes as a team. You can pick and choose the precise … Read More
6 Ways to Use Email Automation in Your Law Firm Marketing
Generating leads with an effective marketing strategy is great, but your efforts shouldn’t end there. You also need to track those leads. After all, anyone who visits your website, engages with your social media, submits a contact form, or otherwise interacts with your law firm could be a potential client, but unless you know who they are and where they’re … Read More
Six Essential Features in Your Legal CRM (and How to Use Them)
Growing your law firm doesn’t happen overnight. You need legal talent, time, a plan, a carefully defined clientele, and the right tools to support your goals. One tool that should be in your law firm tool kit is legal client relationship management (CRM) software. While your legal practice management software keeps the daily work of a law firm moving, a … Read More