The next time, your firm interviews an attorney, consider having a top client interview the candidate as well.
If your top clients can tell you that they would want to work with this lawyer, that’s a great sign.
On the contrary, if they tell you they would never want to work with this lawyer, that’s a great sign too.
If your practice is committed to providing a 21st century law firm client experience, you have to adopt frictionless billing payment processes.
As an attorney with an unblemished record, it is surely disconcerting to see your reputation maligned by a former client’s online rant, especially since in these times negative social media posting may remain on the internet forever. When a search of your name reveals a negative internet posting, you can either ignore it or do something to lessen its impact. Hopefully, we can offer you advice as to how to protect your interests ethically and professionally.
A year ago, as the worldwide coronavirus pandemic spread to New York, Libby Coreno, co-chair of NYSBA’s Task Force on Attorney Well-Being, and Dr. Kerry O’Hara, a clinical psychologist, were preparing to launch a five-part NYSBA podcast series to help lawyers with wellness issues. Life had been turned upside down and lawyers were no exception. … Continued
To a fellow lawyer, you might be a construction litigator. To the public, it might make more sense to call yourself a dirt lawyer.
Clients cannot hire you if they can’t find you. The COVID-19 pandemic sped up the world’s digital transformation and made it even more necessary for lawyers to have a website to connect with new clients. Yet only 75% of U.S. law firms have websites. For solo attorneys, that number dwindles to 55 to 59%. “You … Continued
“Now I am very much into prioritizing my self-care and my well-being and I prioritize my peace of mind, family and love at the top. I am trying to do things aligned with my values that bring me pleasure and joy that are important to me.”
A viral video of every lawyer’s worst nightmare has given the nation a much-needed laugh. The video of Texas lawyer Rod Ponton, whose Zoom filter made him appear to be a cat during a virtual trial, has been viewed nearly 35 million times (NYSBA contributed its fair share of clicks). He adamantly denied being a … Continued
First, recognize that no firm is perfect, and there will always be room for improvement. Second, be open to change.
It’s no surprise that when the pandemic swept across our country, everything changed, from when and how we interact with others, to how we conduct business.