Posts Tagged ‘attorney’

You’re busy, so let’s get straight to the point: addressing an envelope correctly matters. Whether you’re mailing letters, invitations, or holiday cards, taking the time to format the recipient’s name, honorifics, and your return address correctly ensures smooth delivery and...

Understanding the Impact of ADHD on Lawyers Lawyers with Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD) or Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) often face difficulties with organization, sustained concentration, procrastination, and meeting deadlines. These challenges stem from how their brains function and can...

Avoid the Sales Pitch: Use Strategic Questions to Win Clients Many lawyers, when faced with a potential client, feel the urge to immediately launch into a pitch for their services. But in reality, asking thoughtful follow-up questions and fostering a...

The nonstop stream of emails can feel overwhelming, making it tough to stay on top of important messages and focus on client work. But with a few simple Outlook techniques, you can turn your inbox into a powerful tool for...

Many lawyers mistakenly believe that practicing is only for the timid or unconfident. They claim, “I do better when I wing it.” But who says that’s true? You’re Not the Best Judge of Your Own Performance Even if your audience...

If you’ve worked in a major law firm (think BigLaw), you might assume that leaving such a high-pressure environment would make work-life balance easier. But many solo attorneys are surprised to discover that finding balance on your own is just...

In the legal profession, social awareness is an invaluable asset. Whether you’re advocating for clients, mediating conflicts, or leading a legal team, being attuned to others’ emotions and behaviors enhances your effectiveness and credibility as a leader and advisor. Social...

Why Law Firms Should Embrace “Strategic Slowness” for Smarter Growth In an industry where rapid decision-making is often the norm, two Stanford professors, Robert Sutton and Huggy Rao, are encouraging leaders—law firm heads included—to slow down. In contrast to Silicon...

Staying Profitable While Your Law Firm Grows Requires Strategic Systems Growing your law firm doesn’t automatically lead to increased profits. To scale successfully, you need to invest in scalable systems and technologies. Here are six key areas to focus on....

In every law practice, there are critical steps that bookend the actual legal work—those that occur before you begin and after the job is done. These “bookends” play a major role in efficiency and profitability. Among them, your invoicing system...