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Arizona’s Alternative Business Structure Program Improved Access To Justice For Tort Victims And Possibly Large Companies

Above The Law

It is unlikely they will expand into new practice areas such as immigration, family law, criminal defense, debt collection, and eviction matters. Some of these firms probably have office managers, administrators, or other nonlawyers who effectively ran the firm. Why are a large number of injury firms operating as an ABS?

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4 Hispanic Lawyers Who Are Leading Historic Change in Law

LegalTalkNetwork

Drawing from this experience and knowledge, Julio moved to California, where he established a business and immigration firm, DGO Legal , with his partner Gianfranco De Girolamo. She is an Ecuadorian immigrant who has dedicated her career to uplifting communities harmed by cannabis prohibition through advocacy and education.

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Lawyer Tech Tips: Collaboration Tools

Attorney at Work

Reid Trautz (@RTrautz) is founding Director of the Practice & Professionalism Center at the American Immigration Lawyers Association , where he provides practice advisory services to members. It’s in your long-term best interest to upgrade your appearance and aptitude on all your video calls.

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5 Intriguing Virtual Programs for Adult Learners

Blackstone Career Institute

The curriculum covers various legal fields, including corporate law, personal injury, and immigration, preparing students for the Certified Paralegal (CP®) exam given by the National Association of Legal Assistants (NALA). The program spans 6-12 months on average and costs $2,493, with flexible payment plan options available.

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What is Legal Software and Why Does Your Firm Need it?

MyCase

In recent years, due to a rise in demand, the number of practice-area-specific legal office management software tools has increased significantly. As a result, there were many new entrants in the market for the following types of law practices: personal injury , immigration, bankruptcy, elder care, and intellectual property software.

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