ABA Journal

APRIL 9, 2024

Updated: A lawyer and his wife were shot and killed during a deposition at the office of the Prince Law Group in Las Vegas on Monday. Police think that the suspect, identified in multiple reports as the opposing lawyer, then fatally shot himself.

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The Estrin Report

OCTOBER 6, 2021

Lawyers are often smart, ambitious, and highly educated. That being said, what does it take to stand out and become a “Top Lawyer” in your specific field of law? What is the “backstory” that brought you to this particular career path in Law? Did you want to be an attorney “when you grew up”? Even if I didn’t!

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The Estrin Report

OCTOBER 15, 2021

Lawyers must be able to be strong advocates for themselves, as well as their clients. Lawyers are often smart, ambitious, and highly educated. That being said, what does it take to stand out and become a “Top Lawyer” in your specific field of law? Did you want to be an attorney “when you grew up”? And it worked.

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The Estrin Report

OCTOBER 22, 2021

It does little good to be a Top Lawyer if nobody knows about it. Whether it happens by accident or design, Top Lawyers are known. Lawyers are often smart, ambitious, and highly educated. Lawyers are often smart, ambitious, and highly educated. What is the “backstory” that brought you to this particular career path in Law?

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The Estrin Report

SEPTEMBER 24, 2021

Lawyers are often smart, ambitious, and highly educated. That being said, what does it take to stand out and become a “Top Lawyer” in your specific field of law? What is the “backstory” that brought you to this particular career path in Law? Did you want to be an attorney “when you grew up”?

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The Estrin Report

NOVEMBER 12, 2021

Have people to bounce ideas off of: those people can be other lawyers, but also make sure you are talking to people who are NOT lawyers as well. Talking to people who are not attorneys will help ensure that your strategy is translating well, and they can help you think of options outside of the law that you may have overlooked.

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The Estrin Report

NOVEMBER 3, 2021

People aren’t used to this — especially from lawyers. Rick DeMedeiros of DeMedeiros Injury Law. Lawyers are often smart, ambitious, and highly educated. Lawyers are often smart, ambitious, and highly educated. That being said, what does it take to stand out and become a “Top Lawyer” in your specific field of law?

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Attorney at Work

OCTOBER 8, 2024

In this tips series, the legal technology training experts at Affinity Consulting Group offer straightforward answers to common questions about popular software programs used in law offices. This time: Handling Bates numbering in Power PDF, adapted from “Kofax (Nuance) Power PDF for Legal Professionals.“

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Attorney at Work

OCTOBER 28, 2022

TikTok is taking over the world, and short-form video is a legitimate marketing tool — even for lawyers. And most lawyers just can’t pull off the dance moves. Everybody knows lawyers are excellent dancers.). Happy Halloween from Attorney at Work. Listen here for great advice. The Horror! TikTok Eats the World.

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Attorney at Work

AUGUST 6, 2021

Lawyers have been working “remotely” for decades — from the courts, in their cars, from suburban outposts, at clients’ offices and, yes, from home. We used to call them mobile lawyers or even e-lawyers. Now we just call them lawyers.) Here are some basics to consider.

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Attorney at Work

DECEMBER 22, 2021

Smokeball is a law practice management software with document assembly capabilities. Smokeball has an unusual name, to be sure; but, it actually comes from a famous legal case , which just about every substantive law-loving attorney can appreciate. (I Clear Outlook: Smokeball Integrates with the Office Suite.

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LawTechnologyToday

MAY 30, 2022

Why automate law firm processes? Lawyers can automate a significant portion of their work with current technology. This gives your law firm the advantage of servicing your clients and attracting new business more efficiently. With law office automation and technology, you’re not taking away the human element of the practice.

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Attorney at Work

OCTOBER 18, 2021

This begs the question: Do people really need to be inside an office all day? While firms are announcing their back-to-the-office plans, you may be wondering if it is possible to move your law office to a virtual setting permanently. First, you want to be able to communicate easily with other lawyers and staff.

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NCBA Law Practice Management Blog

OCTOBER 6, 2019

Quick: What are the two things that lawyers do the most ? Yet, even as lawyers spend more time creating documents (pushing electronic paper) than anyone else, they’re still using antiquated methods for building documents from templates. Attorneys are very good at creating specific documents for clients from existing templates.?

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Diane Drain

OCTOBER 11, 2020

Leading Lawyers Weigh In on Portrayal In The Media – (includes quote from Diane Drain) Can you remember the very first time you came across the word ‘lawyer’? EXCERPT (from KTVN 12 News , WFXG Fox News 54, and WFMJ 21 ) For most of us it was on a television series such as ‘Law & Order’ or ‘Suits’. Drain, P.A,

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LDA PRO

SEPTEMBER 29, 2021

Family law offices are hectic places to work, with tight deadlines and emotionally disturbed clients. A family law paralegal Roseville is responsible for numerous tasks, from the first intake to the final hearing. In family law, many orders governing the parties and their behavior are issued. Hire them from our website.

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NCBA Law Practice Management Blog

APRIL 20, 2019

A decade ago, lawyers had just one option for office space: a traditional lease. That’s a costly option, of course, and can be a barrier to entry, especially for young lawyers, looking to start new law firms. It’s also a scary, long-term commitment, potentially for up to f ive years, for any law firm.

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Paralegal Bootcamp

DECEMBER 31, 2021

“A person, qualified by education, training or work experience who is employed or retained by a lawyer, law office, corporation, governmental agency or other entity and who performs specifically delegated substantive legal work for which a lawyer is responsible.” ( American Bar Association ) This is an awesome definition of a Paralegal.

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LegalTalkNetwork

JUNE 27, 2024

Cannabis Lawyer Nearly a decade ago, pursuing a career in cannabis law may have been next to impossible, but it has recently become a fascinating field for those who have discovered and pursued it. Jerome Crawford, a prime example, never intended to become a cannabis attorney. and advising them to “take the bull by the horns.”

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Diane Drain

FEBRUARY 1, 2023

Six Arizona Attorneys Recognized For Their Pro Bono Efforts January 31, 2023 Terri Jo Neff, Arizona Daily Independent Those honored by Arizona Supreme Court Vice Chief Justice Ann Scott Timmer during LSC’s Increasing Access to Justice Reception were James Conlogue, Diane Drain, David Engelman, Edwin Ramos, Kelly Rowe, and Benjamin Smith.

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MyCase

JULY 21, 2021

However, if you’re still relying on a jury-rigged IT setup, there’s no better time than now to fill in the gaps and invest in the right software tools that will facilitate communication and collaboration from your firm’s lawyers and staff, no matter where they happen to be located.

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The Legal Ease

JANUARY 5, 2022

Law Office Technology. As I discuss in the article , I think this is a missed opportunity, especially since client portals make communicating with clients efficient and keeps client communications in one place (not to mention, often more secure than the way lawyers and clients are currently using email).

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MyCase

MAY 27, 2021

In today’s you’ll learn all about attorney Thomas Orr and his law firm, Thomas C. Orr Law Offices, P.C. , Let’s talk a little bit about you and your law firm: Sure. I’m a lawyer, and I’ve been in private practice since 2000. That’s great to hear!

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Attorney at Work

MAY 24, 2022

Prior to moving into IT, Vivian practiced law at Barriston (formerly Burgar Rowe PC) primarily in the area of Municipal Land Development, with 17 years in private practice before switching to the IT side of the law office. Adobe Reader XI: A Worthwhile Download for Lawyers. More Tech Tips from Vivian Manning.

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Rocket Matter

OCTOBER 10, 2023

Here’s the thing—if every lawyer at your firm loses track of just ten billable hours a month, and if that lawyer’s rate is $200 per hour, your firm is missing out on $24,000 per lawyer per year. Let’s repeat: that’s if a lawyer loses track of just ten billable hours per month. And it’s more common than you think.

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MyCase

JANUARY 12, 2021

If you’re anything like most lawyers, you’ve undoubtedly been working remotely a lot more over the past year than ever before. That’s why it’s so important to have a full understanding of the ethical implications when lawyers and other law firm employees work remotely.

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Paralegal Bootcamp

SEPTEMBER 28, 2023

And truth be told, I suspect some of it was born out of attorneys wanting to be able to bill for some of the things that their smart secretaries were doing on client files. NALA also states that “the terms legal assistant and paralegal are used interchangeably, much like the terms attorney and lawyer.”

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Diane Drain

JULY 25, 2022

For almost three years my challenge has been to put a spotlight on Scott Michael Forrester , a young Arizona attorney, because of his failure to appreciate common decency and respect for his clients, the courts and our profession. The nightmare of hiring the wrong attorney based on price. Arizona Bankruptcy Lawyer. Drain, P.A.,

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Attorney at Work

JULY 1, 2022

You will need multi-layer security to keep your law firm’s valuables safe from cyber-bandits. . Raise your hand and keep it up if you use two-factor authentication to safeguard the confidential client information and work product stored on the computers in your law office. As a result, they fool a lot of people.

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Attorney at Work

MAY 30, 2022

Page numbers can bring even the most stoic attorney to tears, but with these tips, you’ll master MS Word page numbering in no time. In this new tips series, the legal technology training experts at Affinity Consulting Group offer straightforward answers to common questions about popular software programs used in law offices.

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Diane Drain

JUNE 19, 2022

Arizona Bankruptcy Lawyer Law Office of D.L. As a well-known bankruptcy attorney, I am here for you and dedicated to treating you with dignity – you are never just a number and a paycheck. The post Usury – historical references and bankruptcy appeared first on Law Office of D.L. Drain, P.A. Drain, P.A.,

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Diane Drain

JANUARY 21, 2023

She is a great attorney.” The post Diane has a wealth of knowledge appeared first on Law Office of D.L. Arizona Bankruptcy Lawyer. “Diane has a wealth of knowledge. ” Sharing knowledge “Diane Drain is a wealth of knowledge. ” S.B. Drain, P.A.,

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Rocket Matter

JANUARY 27, 2025

Learn how big tech has changed the legal industry Free Guide The Small Firms Guide to Big Tech While any change in how you operate your law office can feel overwhelming, theres never been a better time to start migrating your office structures online. Encourage attorneys to blog, Tweet, and speak at conferences.

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Attorney at Work

FEBRUARY 10, 2022

Too many law offices have emotional cultures of fear, anger, passive aggression or intense competitiveness. Lawyers in particular can be perfectionists, and that can lead to depression, substance abuse or worse. The post 10 Strategies for Bringing More Love into Your Law Practice appeared first on Attorney at Work.

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Attorney at Work

DECEMBER 2, 2021

This overuse of certain associates is still ineffective lawyer utilization — and their burnout can also lead to attrition. The Harvard Law analysis pointed to a 2016 NALP study that showed progress in hiring diverse associates at law firms, but diverse partners were still lacking. Underrepresented Groups Can be Overlooked.

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MyCase

SEPTEMBER 8, 2021

The trick is to ensure that your firm has legal billing best practices in place and takes advantage of billing software for attorneys that offers a robust set of features that ensure that legal invoices are sent out quickly and easily, and that your firm’s clients have multiple payment options. Hurdle 1: Missed Billable Time.

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LegalTalkNetwork

SEPTEMBER 15, 2024

To kick off this important month, we’re featuring a few Hispanic lawyers who have inspired us. After working as an accountant, getting married, and having two daughters, Chief Justice Contreras received her Doctor of Jurisprudence degree from theUniversity of Houston Law Center in 1990.

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