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Weathering the Storm: A Resilience Playbook for Small Law Firms in Uncertain Times
Executive Summary In times of economic and political upheaval, small law firms must lead with resilience and strategy. This article outlines a practical playbook for weathering uncertainty: start by tightening finances—preserve cash, enforce collections, and prepare for revenue drops. Deepen relationships with existing clients through proactive outreach and added value. Diversify your practice areas and…
Read MoreAn Efficient System for Hiring Junior Attorneys and Support Staff in a Small Law Firm
Running an effective firm depends heavily on finding and using leverage. There just aren’t enough hours in the day for firm owners to do everything that needs to get done. Unavoidably, we need people to help us execute on our vision. Over the course of my career, I’ve managed pretty big teams a couple of…
Read MoreMastering Outlook Tools to Organize Your Inbox
I got an email this week from an insured who is facing a relatable and common problem for lawyers in 2024: he is in the middle of a big matter involving lots of people inside and outside his firm (clients, experts, opposing counsel, and so on) and he is just getting buried in a blizzard…
Read MoreConsistency and 9 Other Things that Help Firms Retain Clients for the Long Haul
You don’t need to have a Ph.D from Slick Marketing University to understand a basic truth in running a small law firm: it is cheaper, quicker and easier to hold on to a good client than it is to find a new one. Now, I know… some practice areas have episodic engagements by nature. You…
Read MoreUnlocking OneNote’s Hidden Potential: 20 Productivity Tips You’ve Likely Overlooked
I got a text the other day from a lawyer I know. He’s a tech-forward guy, always looking for a new and better way to do things. For the past few years, he’s been vexed by a piece of law practice that has resisted innovation: note taking. Despite the rise of apps and e-ink hardware…
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