Lots of marriage therapists tell married couples never to let their spouse go to bed angry. If there a dispute or the marital discord, many therapists tell couples to resolve it before they go to bed.
Otherwise, the view...more
A divorce or family lawyer’s job is to help their client in a competent, communicative and diligent manner. However, the more the lawyer knows, the better most lawyers are going to be able to help.
A lawyer needs to be...more
In a previous blog entry, I talked about the importance of having your law firm available 24/7. The reality is that clients and potential clients often have imminent needs after-hours. When these imminent needs arise, these...more
Most lawyers and law firms are tempted to have one office in their locality. As their firm grows, they get rid of the smaller space and get bigger space. Or, they work out an expansion with their current landlord....more
An increasing number of lawyers are tempted to put their primary practice area in their law firm name. No matter their practice area, the firm name often says the area of law in it, like bankruptcy, personal injury, family...more
Giving back is something that is important for a lawyer. At the beginning of their career, many lawyers are concerned about paying back their student loans and other debts. They may be concerned about getting grounded in...more
The education and training that lawyers receive is valuable. For some reason, many lawyers are prone to forgetting their value.
Getting through law school and passing the bar examination is a significant achievement. In...more
It would be nice if you could simply tell your employees what to do and what not to do. It would be great if they would always take this advice happily. After all, if you are a law firm manager or owner, you have inevitably...more
Initial consultations are an important part of most law firms. In lots of areas of law, repetitive business is critical to the success of the law firm itself. Initial consultations can sometimes come from referrals or...more
The 9 am to 5 pm work week is a staple in lots of industries. You come in at 9 am and you leave at 5 pm. You only work Monday through Friday. Mixed in you get a break in the middle of each work day. You then get to take the...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