Law firms looking to expand into new markets must determine the best strategy. Some start from scratch, open a satellite office and attempt to grow it. Others seek to buy existing law firms and put them under their umbrella....more
Deciding where to place a law firm is an important decision. From the size of the space to the cost of the rent, a law firm must make many important decisions....more
Owning or managing a law firm requires a lot of traits. However, one leadership trait vital to a law firm’s success is listening skills.
Many emphasize a leader’s ability to communicate. In many instances, communication...more
Having a webpage is vital for almost any law firm. The reality is that a webpage for a law firm is a necessity. A webpage can be a source of gaining new clients. Others in the legal community are likely to check out your...more
Online reviews are enormously important for a law firm. Many potential clients thoroughly review the online reviews of a law firm (and do other research) before deciding to hire that law firm. The prevalence of online reviews...more
Many lawyers and law firms who do not advertise justify their lack of marketing by pointing out that they do not have deep pockets. In other words, the justification is that one cannot advertise with money they do not have....more
Most law practices are looking for new and different ways to market their legal practice. The reality is that most lawyers and law firms can always use new clients.
The need for new clients can cause many attorneys to come...more
Holidays parties are common in many law firms. The idea behind the holiday party is almost always noble. Everybody is coming together to celebrate the year. The law firm may celebrate their successes. They may reflect on the...more
There are lots of online marketing companies out there. Many may claim they can help with search engine optimization. Many may claim they can help with webpage design. If you have a law firm webpage, you likely get...more
Within the legal industry, there is still a mindset that attorneys should not advertise. Instead, lawyers should simply be patient and build their practice.
For most lawyers, they have surely heard statements like this...more
Resorts are great places to spend some time and relax. It can be a time to be pampered. It can be a time where it feels like your needs are being put first.
If you ever go to a five-star resort, they do all kinds of...more
Law firms and law firm owners are often tempted to upgrade their office space. The thought is that new office space might help increase morale. The thought is often that new office space might attract more clients....more
Running a law firm can result in having to balance various competing interests. One of the most interesting quandaries that a law firm can face is realizing that employees almost always want to get paid more, while clients...more
During the Civil War, President Lincoln was frustrated with the performance of General George McClellan. One of his chief complaints with General McClellan, as he put it, was that he had a case of “the slows.” Instead of...more
When lawyers are selecting office space for their law office, the decision is often very difficult. For most lawyers, they want office space that sends a message. They want office space that is going to impress and attract...more
Making the decision to start a law firm is a big decision. The time, energy, hours, stress and heartache that it takes to keep the firm moving in a positive direction is more than most would imagine....more