Attorney at Work

JUNE 18, 2024

LLMs and generative AI are revolutionizing text generation and comprehension, and the legal industry is feeling their impact. The post How LLMs and Generative AI Can Transform Legal Services appeared first on Articles, Tips and Tech for Law Firms and Lawyers.

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The Estrin Report

JANUARY 30, 2023

By Lawrence Pascoe Compared to other businesses, lawyers have not evolved in how they serve their clients Let’s be honest; the way lawyers serve their clients has not changed much , not just from the late 1970s when I started practicing law but probably since the 1200s when England passed laws regulating the conduct of the legal profession.

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Diane Drain

FEBRUARY 1, 2023

Diane is honored by Legal Services Corp – Pro Bono Service Award for establishing the Self Help Center at the Arizona Bankruptcy Court. The LSC is an independent nonprofit established by Congress in 1974 to provide financial support for civil legal aid to low-income Americans. Bankruptcy Court Self-Service Center.

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Attorney at Work

AUGUST 24, 2021

With my travel picking up, recent experiences have made me think about lawyer networking. A neighbor is looking for an estate planning lawyer. As you can see, none of these needs involve the law per se but the opportunity to assist arises through your practice. The post Lawyer Networking: Are You a Spoke or a Hub?

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Above The Law

MARCH 5, 2025

While traditional tech conferences focus on whats being built, SXSW is about how technology will impact people, society, and law. These arent abstract debatesthey are conversations shaping the legal, ethical, and business realities of the future. In 2016, we were speculating about AIs impact on business and law.

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Attorney at Work

SEPTEMBER 2, 2022

Sooner or later, every lawyer in solo or small firm practice asks themselves whether they should create a law firm website — or how long they can put it off. Maybe you have started by claiming a free Google business profile for your law firm and using social media to connect with potential clients. Boost Your Credibility 2.

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Attorney at Work

MARCH 10, 2022

Social media opportunities are endless for lawyers. With the right strategy, you can build your brand authority while establishing relationships with potential clients and other legal professionals. Since implementing a successful social media strategy can take some trial and error, here are some basic social media tips for law firms.

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Rocket Matter

NOVEMBER 25, 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. Inefficiency brings a host of problems for lawyers.

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Attorney at Work

FEBRUARY 8, 2022

Depending on your point of view, there’s either lots new or “not so much” new with law firm ownership. Most lawyers are familiar with Rule 5.4 In a nutshell, it says that lawyers must own law firms. The purpose is supposedly to prevent nonlawyers from interfering with a lawyer’s independent and professional judgment.

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Attorney at Work

MAY 24, 2022

If you were to believe everything being written about legal services today, you might think lawyer-client relationships have boiled down to one thing: legal pricing. Here are some actions relating to legal pricing and fees that will improve your relationships with clients (and your ability to get paid).

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Attorney at Work

JANUARY 13, 2022

Artificial intelligence tools have become prevalent in legal practice, particularly in eDiscovery. That doesn’t mean, however, that law firms and litigation support teams have been quick to embrace them. Despite their benefits, many legal organizations have been hesitant to implement AI tools. AI Hesitation.

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JURIST

JULY 12, 2021

Human rights activist and lawyer Semyon Simonov was convicted under Russia’s foreign agents law in a controversial criminal trial on Sunday. The SHRC is an organization providing pro bono legal services on human rights issues in Russia. Given this status, Russian law required the SHRC to register as a foreign agent.

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Above The Law

MARCH 19, 2025

Trust accounting is a critical but often overlooked aspect of financial management for many law firms. In a recent MyCase webinar , Florida attorney and legal performance coach Audrey Ehrhardt explored trust accounting best practices and provided actionable tips to enhance financial operations. Image courtesy of AffiniPay.

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Attorney at Work

DECEMBER 28, 2021

I lack both the breadth and depth of his knowledge and tend to more narrowly focus here on law firm marketing and its regulation. Red Hot Law Firm Marketing Trends. The first wave of law firm marketers were often high-performing administrative staff. For-profit lawyer referral services. Law firm trade names.

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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.) Communication is often one of the biggest challenges for a law firm.

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LawSites

MAY 7, 2021

The Arizona Supreme Court has approved the first three entities to be licensed as alternative business structures, enabling businesses owned by non-lawyers to deliver legal services under the liberalized licensing rules the court approved last August. Two of the company’s three owners are lawyers.

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Above The Law

JANUARY 30, 2025

If two absolutely equally qualified lawyers interview for the one vacant position, who gets it? Women lawyers have not been as successful as men in the rainmaking aspect of the profession. Do firms and corporate legal departments continue to observe DEI principles but on a sub rosa basis? What about law schools?

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Attorney at Work

SEPTEMBER 23, 2022

Here’s how to turn law firm hiring and retention challenges to your advantage. Law firms are no exception. As Lawyers Seek Greener Pastures, Talent Retention Becomes Law Firms’ Top Concern. Talent retention bested hot topics like cybersecurity and operational efficiency, reigning as law firms’ top concerns.

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Attorney at Work

APRIL 5, 2022

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.

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Attorney at Work

MAY 16, 2022

If your marketing strategy is not getting your law firm the search rankings or lead conversions you strive for, it may be time to reevaluate. As an attorney, you can use thought leadership as part of your marketing strategy to express your opinions, share your knowledge and experience and showcase your legal services to potential clients.

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Attorney at Work

DECEMBER 9, 2021

As a solo law firm, you are small but mighty — able to run a lean business operation, offer customized and competitive pricing, and outperform your BigLaw competitors through personalized legal services delivery. Small Law Firms , the average small law attorney spends less than 60% of their time on the practice of law.

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Above The Law

JANUARY 13, 2025

* Will the rest of the Big 4 follow KPMG's lead into legal services? American Lawyer ] * Associates getting squeezed by new firm hiring model. [ Reuters ] * Rare three-way law firm merger. Philadelphia Business Journal ] * Law firm mergers are still all the rage, but don't overlook the law firm alliance model.

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Attorney at Work

MAY 20, 2022

Law specialization has become increasingly common — almost a necessity. . Abraham Lincoln, licensed to practice law in 1837 in Illinois, may be the archetypal general practice attorney. The Lincoln Legal Papers Project identified over 5,600 cases and nearly 100,000 documents related to Lincoln’s law practice.

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Above The Law

JANUARY 28, 2025

Last fall, Wolters Kluwer released the sixth annual installment of the Future Ready Lawyer report. Time has flown and the legal profession has moved just as quickly, if not faster. Consider the inaugural 2019 survey that asked 700 lawyers across the U.S. On November 30, 2022, ChatGPT3.5

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Attorney at Work

NOVEMBER 12, 2021

ClientCredit is the first BNPL solution for legal clients on the market and is exclusively available through LawPay. With ClientCredit, your clients have the ability to pay for legal services in installments while your firm still receives 100% of the invoiced amount upfront. How Your Firm Benefits from ClientCredit.

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Attorney at Work

OCTOBER 18, 2021

Virtual law firm status has worked out so well for some firms, they’re making the switch permanent. 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. Benefits of a Virtual Law Firm. Should you? Lower overhead.

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Above The Law

FEBRUARY 18, 2025

In our forthcoming Spring 2025 publication, Fighting the Hypothetical: Why Law Firms Should Rethink the Billable Hour in the Generative AI Era, [1] we hypothesize that Generative AI (GenAI) technology will change forever how legal services are delivered and will force law firms to re-engineer their legacy economic model.

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JURIST

NOVEMBER 15, 2023

Since membership in the state bar is required for US lawyers to practice within the state, the court held that the bar’s communications must be related to the legal profession. Smith also noted that every lawyer must join their state bar association to practice law in their state.

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NCBA Law Practice Management Blog

APRIL 5, 2022

The notion of a ‘factory practice’ gets a bad name among lawyers, who retain a burning desire to exist as white tower intellectuals. But, really, it’s the law firms that can accommodate the most work, that make the most money. Lawyers often think it’s pricing, that makes them money. Ah, the Gilded Age, indeed.

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Above The Law

MARCH 20, 2024

Learn how emerging tools will likely change and enhance the work of lawyers for years to come in this new report. The post How Generative AI Will Improve Legal Service Delivery appeared first on Above the Law.

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Above The Law

FEBRUARY 10, 2025

When Professor Daniel Schwarcz talks about AI in law, its clear youre hearing from someone deeply passionate and incredibly informed. A leading voice at the University of Minnesota Law School, Schwarcz bridges the academic and practical worlds of AI, insurance law, and legal technology.

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JURIST

SEPTEMBER 20, 2021

JURIST EXCLUSIVE – Law students and lawyers in Afghanistan are filing reports with JURIST on the situation there after the fall of Kabul to the Taliban. The Taliban therefore never got used to following legal procedure or providing equal treatment for all. The Judicial System .

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Conflict of Laws

FEBRUARY 12, 2025

With the trend of globalization, legal exchange and cooperation, even competition and conflict between nations have become the norm. The demand for legal services in cross-border investment, international trade, and transnational dispute resolution is also sharply on the rise. We look forward to working together with you!

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Attorney at Work

JUNE 8, 2022

If you are looking for ways to improve your law firm’s online presence, one strategy is to get more five-star Google reviews. Even if your clients are satisfied with your legal services, it can be challenging to get them actually to leave a review. Brand awareness and trust are crucial factors when someone chooses a law firm.

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Attorney at Work

OCTOBER 11, 2022

Lawyer flat fee billing can be tricky. QUESTION: I’m a solo practitioner with a general practice handling everything from real estate transactions to family law. ANSWER: While most lawyers and clients are accustomed to the traditional billable hour, other pricing options do exist. Table of contents What Are Lawyer Flat Fees?

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Above The Law

FEBRUARY 3, 2025

The latest installment of “Lawyers Royally Bungling with AI” features an Australian attorney who apparently decided that verifying case citations was just too 2024. A reminder that every time you think this story has been hyped enough that lawyers won’t do it again… they go ahead and do it again.

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Above The Law

DECEMBER 2, 2021

The largest barrier by far to innovation in this area is the resistance from lawyers. The post The Bar Exam Is A Barrier To Access For Legal Services And Access To Justice For Many appeared first on Above the Law.

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