It wasn’t long ago that executives were using ink and a rubber stamp to “sign” documents. In an effort to speed the process of signing, they would entrust their stamp to another “authorized user” who could stamp or “sign” documents on their behalf. The premise was that if the person had physical access to the … Continue Reading
Document and Records Management systems share many similarities. In fact, in this digital age, the features and functionality required to manage electronic documents provide a solid foundation for records management. There are however nuances to managing documents and records, so it is important to understand how these disciplines differ and where they overlap.… Continue Reading
Clearly defining all expectations and responsibilities related to fees, billing, and payments during client intake can go a long way toward preventing chargebacks and payment disputes down the road. In this article, we’ll share a few examples of sample billing language for attorneys that can help reduce late and non-payments and make sure you get … Continue Reading
Legal documents are foundational to any law firm — but with thousands upon thousands of documents to store, managing them all can be a challenge. And while most law firms have transitioned away from physical storage of documents, many Firms are still using an on-premises document management system (DMS). However, there’s a much more powerful, … Continue Reading
“You can’t fight gravity.” That’s what Andy Jassy says about moving to the cloud. And as the guy who’s taking the Amazon CEO reins from Jeff Bezos, he knows a thing or two. But for legal professionals, adopting cloud-based tools is easier said than done. With constant competing demands most lawyers and in-house counsel face, you might … Continue Reading
If you’re a law firm owner, partner or solo, you might be familiar with the nagging feeling that you’re missing opportunities to improve your practice. But you’re an attorney not a technology guru, and you’re busy, so evaluating the myriad opportunities seems daunting. That’s a sentiment we hear regularly from legal professionals we talk to … Continue Reading
Many language students and professors travel for their studies. Not all find inspiration for seeking a second career in the legal field. Miroslava “Mira” Detcheva, a Senior Lecturer in Spanish in SMU’s Department of World Languages and Literatures, was inspired to pursue a second career in law while studying in Mexico and traveling throughout Latin … Continue Reading
For small firms operating on tight budgets with leaders who are spread thin between practicing law and growing the firm, launching a change project can feel like a nuisance—with the benefits often lost in the fear of the effort required to sell a change internally. Change can make anyone feel out of control, which is … Continue Reading
Attorneys and legal professionals who speak Spanish can provide better services to an important and growing segment of potential clients. More Texans claim Hispanic heritage than in any other state, except for California, and almost 30% of all Texans live in households in which Spanish is spoken. With specialized Spanish language skills, legal professionals can … Continue Reading
One of the things we hear regularly from the thousands of lawyers we work with is that there is increasing pressure to reduce costs for their clients — and it’s become more common in the past year particularly. But lowering fees rarely seems like a sustainable solution for firms who are also trying to manage … Continue Reading
Originally published: https://lawpay.com/about/blog/law-firm-client-experience-frictionless-billing/ People have gotten used to the convenience of electronic payments and online bills. Many studies show that the majority of people expect all types of businesses, including both retail and service providers, to offer a wide variety of electronic payment options. If your practice is committed to providing a 21st century law … Continue Reading
When it comes to running a firm, two of the most common questions presented are: 1. How can I get more cash in my pocket? 2. How do I get more potential clients through the door? The topics can at times intertwine but each requires a different plan of attack. So, you want to generate … Continue Reading
Attorneys, Judges and their admins use MyTexasCSR.com to hire Texas CSRs for court proceedings and other events that require verbatim reporting, transcribing. ATHENS, TEXAS, UNITED STATES, December 17, 2020– Texas Court Reporters Association (TCRA) announces the launch of MyTexasCSR.com, a new website that is dedicated to connecting legal professionals with court reporters. MyTexasCSR.com was developed … Continue Reading
As the end of the year approaches, many attorneys find themselves in the uncomfortable and laborious position of trying to figure out how to collect outstanding receivables. This particular aspect of the practice is not the glamorous life that many attorneys dreamed of when they passed the bar, but it is absolutely critical to their … Continue Reading
Today, quality optimized content is essential for gaining visibility, attracting a wide range of site visitors, and ultimately, putting your brand above the competition. Increasingly, industry experts in search engine optimization (SEO) are attributing value to high-quality blog content and talking to its ability to increase a company’s online presence. The process of coming up … Continue Reading
Working from home orders and quarantine mandates mean that attorneys have had to adapt their practices to a new normal. When the COVID-19 pandemic reached the United States around March of this year, law practices in many areas of the country were forced to go remote. This (sometimes bumpy) transition raised many concerns for lawyers, … Continue Reading
Thanks to advances in technology and a seemingly limitless number of real-time communication channels, the options for and success of remote working have exploded over the past five years. While some fields and professions have embraced these changes more than others (think engineering), professional service providers, including lawyers, haven’t been as quick to adopt remote … Continue Reading
Legal publications across the web lit up with excitement when Clio’s latest Legal Trends Report was released in October 2019. The now-annual report was created in 2016 to provide a distinctly data-driven survey on the modern legal profession, with most of its insights coming directly from Clio’s install-base of over 150,000 users. Here, we’ll breakdown … Continue Reading
Let’s face it, most people don’t really think about attorneys or the intricacies of the law until they get into legal trouble. Unfortunately, this can cause potential clients to ignore legal marketing or deem it unnecessary to their daily lives. In today’s rapidly changing business climate attorneys have to shift their marketing strategies to make … Continue Reading
Did you know that nearly 20 percent of the average lawyer’s workday isn’t billed for? Or that, of the hours that are invoiced, 14 percent are never paid? These low collection rates mean every year law firms are leaving thousands of dollars on the table. And if a firm has a consistently low collection rate, … Continue Reading
By: Claude Ducloux Board Certified, Civil Trial Law and Civil Appellate Law, Texas Board of Legal Specialization, Director of Education, LawPay As a veteran of nearly 39 years of legal practice, I know the importance of cash flow. In my quest for financial security and success, I have perused every bar journal article, attended numerous … Continue Reading
Chasing down non-paying clients is the bane of most lawyers’ existence. You may not be able to avoid ever having to deal with non-paying clients. However, if you take some intentional steps throughout your case, you can certainly reduce the incidence of non-payment.… Continue Reading
Austin, TX, February 13, 2019 — LawPay’s easy-to-use payment solution was designed to help legal professionals accept online payments and improve cash flow. The company is now announcing even more ways for law firms to get paid. As of today, all LawPay accounts also come equipped with integrated eCheck payments. Users can now accept check … Continue Reading
Would your legal clients recommend your services? This is a hard question to answer, but by tracking your NPS, you can get a much better idea of where you stand.… Continue Reading
