NCBA Law Practice Management Blog

OCTOBER 6, 2019

That’s one of the reasons that legal services are so expensive, is that lawyers’ old school methods make it that way. The average solo lawyer would pay less than $100 per month for document automation software; and still, most law firms don’t implement it.? Think, however, about the advantages of doing so.?

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MyCase

DECEMBER 15, 2022

Today is the day that you’re ready to open a law firm of your own. And so on In this overview, we’ll detail how to start a law firm using practical “small” steps, so you don’t put off the idea for yet another year. What Should You Consider Before Starting a Law Firm? Consider the points listed below.

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MyCase

DECEMBER 15, 2022

Today is the day that you’re ready to open a law firm of your own. In this overview, we’ll detail how to start a law firm using practical “small” steps, so you don’t put off the idea for yet another year. This includes what to consider before starting, the costs, and practical tips on how to open a successful law firm. .

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LawTechnologyToday

JANUARY 31, 2023

We hear a lot about legal technology changing the way law firms operate, but technology doesn’t drive change: it empowers law firms to make the changes they want to make, or that they need to make to stay competitive and grow their businesses. That represents an increase across all law firm sizes.

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LawTechnologyToday

DECEMBER 18, 2020

Because of the impact of COVID-19, the practice of law is changing – and quickly. By way of example, many law firms transitioned to remote working at the start of the pandemic and many continue to have work-from-home mandates in place. 9-5 office hours and constant in-person meetings are a thing of the past.

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Rocket Matter

JANUARY 23, 2024

Customize Consistent use of elements like logos and color can increase brand recognition by 80%. Pick an invoice template incorporating your law firm’s colors, fonts, and logo and customize it with your brand assets. The fact is that even the best-run law firms need to adjust their processes occasionally.

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Rocket Matter

JULY 29, 2024

Learn how big tech has changed the legal industry Free Guide The Small Firm’s Guide to Big Tech While any change in how you operate your law office can feel overwhelming, there’s never been a better time to start migrating your office structures online.

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Rocket Matter

JULY 15, 2024

Learn how big tech has changed the legal industry Free Guide The Small Firm’s Guide to Big Tech While any change in how you operate your law office can feel overwhelming, there’s never been a better time to start migrating your office structures online. Here are 5 Key Benefits of a Good Law Firm Email Strategy.

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LawSites

JULY 12, 2022

If you are looking for a scorecard naming those who are leading the charge on innovation in law, you can do no better than the Fastcase 50 , the annual listing by the legal intelligence company Fastcase that honors 50 of the law’s “smartest, most courageous, innovators, techies, visionaries, and leaders.”.

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Blumberg

AUGUST 24, 2021

Read on for advice on business law from the legal experts at Handin Law. Hiring And Managing Your Employees First things first: understand your obligations as a business owner when it comes to matters of law. Employee Benefits Federal law requires offering certain benefits to your employees. Handin , P.A.,

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Cenza

MARCH 30, 2022

During the COVID-19 pandemic, corporate legal departments and law firms around the world struggled to meet the new normal’s demands. Organizational restructuring and changing legislation have resulted in increased legal spending. billion of the worldwide Legal Process Outsourcing (LPO) requirement by 2025.

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Rocket Matter

DECEMBER 19, 2023

a business credit card) for your firm, and you constantly have to dig into it to cover basic expenses, this is a problem. for each additional year of experience. Likewise, you should charge a premium for a unique legal service not commonly available in your region. Schedule your demo or start a 10-day free trial.

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Rocket Matter

MAY 10, 2023

Rocket Matter with ChatGPT integration allows users to access ChatGPT for content generation, legal document review and more, right within the Rocket Matter platform BOCA RATON, Fla., Advances in AI, with the ability to digest large amounts of information and create compelling text, offer massive efficiency boosts for legal services.

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Rocket Matter

OCTOBER 3, 2023

Why the billable hour matters Reports state that many attorneys bill between 1,700 and 2,300 hours per year , so not tracking all your time accurately can lead to tens of thousands in lost revenue. Second, law firms track the billable hours of each attorney.

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The Legal Ease

JANUARY 5, 2022

Every year, the ABA and the Legal Technology Resource Center conduct a legal technology survey seeking information from law firms of all sizes about how they use technology for everything from cybersecurity to cloud computing services to marketing and more. Law Office Technology.

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Blumberg

JULY 12, 2021

Ransomware attacks are rising, big law firms and small solo practitioners firms are equally both at risk. Ensure antivirus and anti-malware solutions are set to update automatically and make sure every device in your law firm uses the latest software and operating systems updates as security patches are a top priority.

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Rocket Matter

JANUARY 16, 2024

Offering credit card payments helps your law firm get paid faster and increases client convenience. But that convenience can come with a price tag. What to consider when considering surcharging: pros and cons Any change to your law firm’s payment practices should involve thoughtful deliberation.

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Rocket Matter

DECEMBER 21, 2022

The Small Firm’s Guide to Big Tech. While any change in how you operate your law office can feel overwhelming, there’s never been a better time to start migrating your office structures online. As we enter the new year, law firms need to be prepared to surmount: . The Small Firm’s Guide to Big Tech.

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LawSites

SEPTEMBER 23, 2021

District of Columbia Court of Appeals, Committee on Unauthorized Practice of Law, Opinion 24-20 (March 23, 2020). Synopsis: Working from home has become the new normal, forcing law offices to transform themselves into a remote workforce overnight. (These are organized by opinion date.). Issues addressed: Working out of state.

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Rocket Matter

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023

For busy law firms, the ability to manage matters efficiently can mean the difference between a thriving practice and a stagnant one. What is matter management for law firms? Matter management is the process by which law firms oversee their cases.

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LegalTalkNetwork

JUNE 27, 2024

Most individuals attend law school with the intention of pursuing a career in Big Law or a traditional legal role, not exploring alternative career paths or unlikely legal positions. In general, legal marketers oversee marketing activities and operations for legal clients, law firms, and solo lawyers.

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LawTechnologyToday

NOVEMBER 30, 2022

Each year the American Bar Association’s Legal Technology Resource Center surveys ABA members to discover how lawyers are using technology in their practices nationwide. Interestingly, the largest demographic is the small to medium sized law firms with 33% of firms with 2-9 attorneys and 27% of firms with 10-49 attorneys.

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MyCase

FEBRUARY 2, 2021

In other words, the results reflect the work habits of lawyers before March of 2020, when the pandemic shut downs forced law firms across the country to unexpectedly shift to remote work. Similarly, another popular addition to the technology stack of many firms at the start of the pandemic was new hardware (phones, laptops, etc.)

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LawTechnologyToday

MARCH 3, 2023

RT: I’ve used it to help me write an upcoming Future Proofing column in Law Practice magazine. Several days later, it seemed to have learned about legal ethics and I got a different (and correct) answer citing legal ethics rules. Andy Perlman, the Dean of Suffolk University Law School, was blown away (his words) by ChatGPT.

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MyCase

MAY 10, 2022

Why Should a Law Firm Have a Website? People expect to find information about you and your law firm online. According to the ABA Tech Report 2021 , since 2018, the number of law firms that have a website has climbed from 77% to 94% in 2021. Legal websites are the cornerstone of a good web presence.

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Paralegal-Edu.Org

DECEMBER 11, 2018

In the world of technology and freelancing , remote workers can be seen in numerous industries, including the law system. The offsite paralegals are trained to provide support to law firms and lawyers having the necessary experience and education to facilitate services from afar. Range of Services. Quality Work.

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The Robertson Reader

APRIL 10, 2018

Legal Assistants play an essential role in law firms and legal departments. From legal transcription to managing legal office procedures, their challenging work is vital to the successful operation of any law office or legal department.

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Rocket Matter

JANUARY 23, 2024

All the successful law firms you see on TV are full of sharpshooters with the smartest teams, the sleekest offices, and the sharpest suits in town. But wait—is their website still stuck in the dial-up era? Having a law firm website is as much of a no-brainer as owning a law library or sporting that indispensable power suit.

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Rocket Matter

JANUARY 10, 2023

Learn how big tech has changed the legal industry. The Small Firm’s Guide to Big Tech. While any change in how you operate your law office can feel overwhelming, there’s never been a better time to start migrating your office structures online. But Rocket Matter Legal CRM is. Free Guide. Get free e-book.

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Blumberg

DECEMBER 28, 2020

At that time, they will charge you the disbursement fee and filing fee for the service. Be advised that this is skirting the law, if not breaking it outright. Service companies may also place LLC Notices with newspapers NOT assigned by the County Clerk. In this case, your LLC may not be in compliance with the law.

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LawSites

DECEMBER 29, 2021

If a law firm is unable even to decide whether its staff should return to the office, or when that return should happen, or how to structure that return, then how can that firm implement lasting and innovative changes in its technology infrastructure and systems? This is not to say that 2021 was without innovation.

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Lawfecta

NOVEMBER 8, 2017

Technology has changed how customers find and evaluate businesses, including lawyers and law firms. Today’s prospective legal clients use a mix of personal relationships and digital resources to begin interviewing an attorney before they ever meet them. Can you wait?

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LawTechnologyToday

FEBRUARY 9, 2023

LJ: Updates to Office 365, new products for security, and what’s new for AI-assisted legal research. JC: A) What cutting edge law firms are doing today with online marketing, particularly using bots and videos. 2) What legal technology vendors will attend and share their recent announcements and product releases?

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Paralegal Mentor

FEBRUARY 2, 2015

It’s not just law firms that will be hiring. This survey projected that corporate legal departments will be expanding internal teams to handle more legal matters in-house and also to control spending on outside counsel. What skills and expertise are in demand for paralegals/legal assistants?

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LawSites

DECEMBER 29, 2021

If a law firm is unable even to decide whether its staff should return to the office, or when that return should happen, or how to structure that return, then how can that firm implement lasting and innovative changes in its technology infrastructure and systems? This is not to say that 2021 was without innovation.

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ALPS

DECEMBER 2, 2020

?. Heidi experienced her first migraine and drank a lot while in law school. This week on the Path to Well-Being in Law podcast, Bree and Chris continue their mission to highlight people doing important work in the space of lawyer well-being by welcoming Heidi Alexander. She is the author of Evernote as a Law Practice Tool.

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Rocket Matter

AUGUST 20, 2024

We’ve all heard about the power of a business card and firm handshake. But what does your website need to convert those leads, and how can you implement it for your law firm? Four key elements of a high-converting law firm website If you’ve spent any time on the internet, you know that not all websites are equal.

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