Practice of Law
Saying Thanks Can Boost Your Practice
Two little words – Thank You – can make a big difference in your law practice. Just ask Vinny Gambini. In the cinematic classic “My Cousin Vinny,” the defense lawyer p… Read More
Practice of Law
Practice of Law
The Future of Law In the Form of a Question?
A Jeopardy champion is making waves because of the tactics he used to win big bucks. Instead of playing the usual way – by starting with the lowest dollar clue in each category an… Read More
Practice of Law
Shocking Peas and Dangerous Thongs
It is said that hard cases make bad law. The same is true for crazy cases – those with facts better suited for the tabloids than Thomson Reuters. But they sure are fun to read. Take, … Read More
Practice of Law
6 Tips on Documentation From Charlie’s Angels
It is a rare day in risk management that we stumble across a story that includes both Andy Warhol and Charlie’s Angels. But it happened recently, when I read about a nasty legal w… Read More
Practice of Law
Dog Custody Case Offers Pointers For All Practitioners
If you are the cynical sort who believes our profession is going to the dogs, this story is right up your alley. In New York, a divorcing couple has gone to court in that state’s first … Read More
Practice of Law
Much Ado About To-Do Lists
Poet Robert Frost said there is something about a fence. We lawyers could say the same things about lists. Oh, how we love our lists. They bring order to our days. They keep us on track. An… Read More
Practice of Law
This is the Last Question To Ask Your Client
The case is over, the file is closed and you are giving your client a farewell handshake. Wait. Don’t say goodbye without asking one final question: “How did I do?” More on… Read More
Practice of Law
Lending Library: Trial Prep for Paralegals
Whether you have worked as a paralegal for years or just starting out in the industry, this book is a great resource. Behind every great trial lawyer is a team of great staff which includes ot… Read More
Practice of Law
Who’s The Boss?
Who is the boss: you or your client? Answer quickly. Your initial, unfiltered response will speak volumes about how you view your job and its income-generating relationships. If you think yo… Read More
Practice of Law
9 Ways to Put the Service Back in Legal Service
Is the term “legal services” one word or two? Back in the day, it was without question one. Black’s Law Dictionary defined it as the work performed by a lawyer for a client.… Read More
