Cloud Technology Myth-Busting Times are a-changin’ Gmail and Google Drive. Dropbox. Amazon Web Services. Some of our most ubiquitous technology tools are cloud computing services. So it is no surprise that most lawyers are transitioning data storage and essential workflows to the cloud. That’s music to our ears, yet some attorneys still hesitate to take … Continue Reading
For attorneys in the bustling state of Texas, time is of the essence, and productivity is paramount. As the Lone Star State continues to thrive as a hub for various industries, legal professionals often find themselves navigating a demanding and fast-paced environment. In such a scenario, unconventional solutions are worth exploring, and one that holds … Continue Reading
Mastering Productivity: Tips, Tools, and Strategies for Legal Professionals In a world where time is money, maximizing productivity is crucial in any profession—the legal industry is no exception. Increasing productivity and efficiency in how you spend your time as a legal professional is important for several reasons, including cost savings, creating a competitive advantage, increased … Continue Reading
ChatGPT, the AI chatbot from OpenAI, has created quite a buzz. This natural language processing tool allows you to have human-like conversations with the chatbot. With one prompt, you can answer questions, write entire emails, generate complex code, or even get relationship advice (though whether or not you’d want to accept the latter is up … Continue Reading
Search Engine Optimization still works for attorneys in Texas. After all, someone has to rank on the front page of Google. But is it too late to start? Google’s front page varies a lot from year to year. In 2023, most searches for injury lawyers look like this: Local Services Ads Google Ads The Local … Continue Reading
Law firms looking to grow their book of business can benefit from offering multiple payment options. Payment methods such as online payments and payment plans can be particularly advantageous as they help reduce large bills. Plus, payment plans don’t just benefit the client – the American Bar Association (ABA) affirms that flexible payment plans can … Continue Reading
7 Best Practices for Accounts Receivable Collections Earning money and collecting money are two very different things. It’s all too common for legal professionals to log billable hours, send out invoices to collect, and then fail to follow up and ensure that money is paid in full. The days get busy, things fall through the … Continue Reading
Legal animations are often thought to be exclusively used by personal injury lawyers and litigation attorneys, but they can be a valuable asset in a wide range of legal cases, including product liability, medical malpractice, patent litigation, technology, and environmental law. Even in cases where liability is well-established and there is high potential for resolution … Continue Reading
Clients are the soul of every law practice. And arguably, the client intake process to procure those clients is the most critical part of managing your law firm. The initial client consultation, whether done via phone call or meeting, sets the tone for the entire case, so make sure that you start off on the … Continue Reading
Credit card payments are a standard payment method for many merchants and service providers. But as the legal industry joins in, and with many law firms now accepting credit payments from their clients, one important consideration remains: fees for credit card processing. Credit card processing fees can eat into the profits of a business more … Continue Reading
With this guide, you can review top tactics to get organized and stay the course toward your firm’s most successful year yet. At the top of each year, legal professionals across the country have an opportunity to reflect on their previous efforts and set plans in motion to improve their processes, increase their revenue, and … Continue Reading
The new year is here, and we want to help legal professionals like you increase profitability, crush all your goals, and make this year the one when you finally get back to what you do best – being a lawyer.… Continue Reading
At the end of this busy year, your law firm should be looking forward to some much-needed rest—but don’t shut down the office for the year until you’ve balanced your accounting books! Follow our 2022 year-end accounting checklist to prepare for a profitable 2023 by making sure that your firm’s finances are in tip-top shape. … Continue Reading
As we approach the new year, it’s time to start thinking about the changes we will make in 2023. One significant change to consider: upgrading your calendar. And we’re not just talking about picking out new planners, wall calendars, and desk calendars (though that certainly is a fun way to start the year). It’s also … Continue Reading
If you’ve ever watched the clock turn over at midnight and found yourself still at the office, you’ve likely wondered where all your time went. As a lawyer, time management is critical for maximizing your billable hours and avoiding burnout. While the right technology can enhance time management, attorneys should also be mindful of the … Continue Reading
Headline: You know how to practice law, but do you know what other factors influence your firm’s success? Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) have become commonplace in today’s business landscape, so much so that some may think of it as merely a buzzword. While the term may sound like nothing but jargon, it essentially refers to … Continue Reading
The client intake process is your prospective client’s first introduction to your legal practice. It’s an opportunity to educate clients about your practice and how you can meet their needs, as well as what they can expect when working with you. Here are signs that you have a healthy client intake process that sets your … Continue Reading
Legal document automation solutions are making it easier than ever to streamline workflows and reduce the amount of time spent on repetitive manual processes. By automating tasks such as generating contracts, agreements, applications, opinions, pleadings, or entire sets of documents, you can increase both the volume and value of the service you deliver to clients, customers, … Continue Reading
Are too many leads falling through the cracks? Inefficient client intake workflows might be the culprit. Law firms suffer from three issues: Too little time to efficiently onboard clients Insufficient lead tracking and intake reporting capabilities Siloed intake processes and client matter management tools If you want an intake process that turns your firm’s leads … Continue Reading
Legal professionals are increasingly concerned about how managing administrative tasks is impacting their ability to apply their expertise to more interesting, higher-value work. And according to a Bloomberg Law report, 61% of law firms and 70% of in-house legal teams say improved efficiency is the primary driver of their technology implementations. Future-thinking organizations are identifying repetitive, manual … Continue Reading
Establishing a successful law practice is a process that takes effort and time. So when the moment comes to relocate your law firm to new premises, it can be pretty challenging. It inevitably takes its toll on all employees and partners. However, it’s especially true for law firms because they often have a lot of … Continue Reading
With limited time in the day and more and more work piling up, law firms of all sizes, corporate legal teams, and government agencies are looking for better ways to maximize their efforts. Their answer? Automation. While it’s true that automation can help you streamline workflows, saving time and money, it can be intimidating to … Continue Reading
Being a lawyer is inherently stressful, and the first few years of practicing law are arguably the most anxiety-inducing periods of your life (aside from 1L finals and the bar exam). As you enter the real world, you’ll learn very quickly that law school did not teach you how to actually practice law. But rest … Continue Reading
Digital Marketing, specifically SEO, has had a reputation for being proprietary, overly technical, and off-limits to anyone on the outside for decades at this point. The veil of mystery has all means of being pulled today (and in reality, at least the past 5 years), with tracking tools such as CallRail, Google Analytics, and transparency … Continue Reading
