Lessons I Learned When A Friend Died
Tips for providing instructions for the small details before your final moments. Read More +
Supporting the Legal Profession Through the LAP Foundation
Highlights of the benefits the LAP Foundation provides to attorneys and judges. Read More +
The Passionate Plaintiff With an Upset Stomach
A story of someone with a passionate dislike for his neighbors and how they don't necessarily make a good client. Read More +
Here’s to a Job Well Done
Commemorating Connie Crumpler's long career at Lawyers Mutual as she retires from the company. Read More +
Successful Succession Planning
Q&A with Camille Stell regarding best practices for a successful law firm succession plan and retirement. Read More +
The New Year’s Resolution That Saved a Career
Personal story regarding networking and how being yourself works best. Read More +
That Christmas When Santa Became an Adverse Party
The tale of a naughty client who sued Santa Claus. Read More +
A Little Old Lady and the Most Powerful Attorney in the World
The personal story of how one simple act of kindness can have a powerful impact. Read More +
Helpful Tips for Fulfilling Your State Bar CLE Requirements
Information for completing the annual State Bar CLE requirements timely. Read More +
Time to Plan! Retirement and Estate Planning for the Small Firm Partner or Solo Practitioner
The fundamental principal of estate planning is to anticipate and prepare for the major life events, particularly, what will happen to one’s property upon disability or death. The same line of thought can and should be applied to your law practice. Preparing and implementing a plan for your pr… Read More +
That Time I Met Vlad the Impaler in Divorce Court
October is the month we celebrate our worst nightmares. We masquerade as monsters. We play dirty tricks. We go around scaring people – and expect to be rewarded for it. All in a day’s work for us lawyers. Back in the early ‘80s when I was practicing in Charleston, SC there was a divorce law… Read More +
‘I’m Thinking of a Number Between 1 and…’ What’s Your Law Practice’s Valuation Number?
Every Law Practice Has A Quantifiable And Marketable Value Of Its Own My law practice has value? Seriously? Seriously. Like any other business, each law practice has a separate and marketable value of its own. You have built and managed a proven business model. The tasks that were difficult years ago when you … Read More +
John Hester: Celebrating 30 Years of Service
An interview with John Hester looking back on 30 years with Lawyers Mutual Read More +
Lucky to be a Lawyer
March Madness! Superstitions. luck,and the practice of law. Read More +
Does Praise Really Work?
Tips for using praise to enhance employee morale and engagement. Read More +
“Of Counsel” Relationships Properly Understood
Information for properly designating "Of Counsel" relationships. Read More +
7 Ways to Get Your Career Unstuck
Tips for reinvigorating your legal career. Read More +
Emergency Planning – Thinking About the Unthinkable
In the spring of 2012, Raleigh attorney Alan Barnes[1] was at the top of his game. He was 58 and had spent years building a thriving practice. His work included trusts and estates, general business, and real estate matters. In a moment, everything stopped when Alan suffered a massive stroke. … Read More +
National Celebrate Pro Bono Week
Celebrating Pro Bono Week with the N.C. Guardian ad Litem Program. Read More +
Hot Practice Areas: Geriatrics, Grass and Green Law
Areas of practice that are successful or growing Read More +
