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Benefactor: What Happens When a Third Party Pays for Legal Services?

NCBA Law Practice Management Blog

It happens from time to time, when a third party pays for the legal services of another. Theres just a lot of potential for undue influence here; when someone pays for legal services, theyll likely feel like they can co ntrol the representation but, thats just not how it goes.

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Adding Rush Rates for Legal Services

Attorney at Work

As lawyers, we are in a service industry. However, I suspect most of us did not sign up to be on call to provide legal services 24-7. I’m a Lawyer, Not Disneyland. I’m a lawyer, not Disneyland. While I am a service provider, I am not at any client’s beck and call.

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7 Legal Technology Tools Lawyers Need to Boost Efficiency

Rocket Matter

Whether it’s software for managing legal documents or AI tools for legal document search, be sure to find what works perfectly for your firm. The Efficiency Imperative: Why Lawyers Need to Embrace Technology We are now in an era when clients demand fast turnaround times and value for money. That's the only way to succeed today!

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Ethics Reminders for Lawyers Texting Clients

Attorney at Work

Answer: In previous articles, I’ve focused on ways to successfully use email — “the grand champion of modern-day communication” – as well as try to get lawyers to ditch email for more secure client engagement (read: client portals). Four Ethics Considerations for Lawyers Texting Clients. Customer Service. Confidentiality.

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A Lawyer At SXSW: Exploring The Future Of Law And Technology

Above The Law

Now, in 2024, AI is transforming how lawyers work, raising new questions about ethics, bias, regulation, and intellectual property. Why SXSW Matters for the Legal Profession So why am I, a lawyer and legal technology blogger here? Clearly, the legal industry is at a crossroads. This is what makes SXSW so valuable.

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4 Tips to Help Junior Lawyers Effectively Communicate via Email With Clients

Attorney at Work

A lawyer sets clients at ease by effectively communicating, which means client email that is prompt, informed, easy to read and proactive. For most lawyers fresh out of law school, it’s going to be a bit before they’re arguing in a courtroom or negotiating in a boardroom on behalf of a client. Let’s break that down in more detail.

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Legal Staffing Lessons for Today’s Marketplace

Attorney at Work

Contract attorneys have made it possible for legal organizations to level up their teams’ expertise without increasing headcount. . In many cases, this meant that they, like their law firm counterparts, hired contract attorneys to fill in gaps, provide niche expertise and keep costs in check.

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