Blog Index
Trump v. The Legal Profession May 2nd, 2025
How Lawyers Are Becoming Investors - And Why It Matters March 20th, 2025
What Happens to Your Website if You Sell Your Practice? March 5th, 2025
Retiree Pay February 19th, 2025
Can Rural America Reverse the Legal Desert Trend? February 18th, 2025
Closing versus Selling a Law Practice: Why Not Get Money for Your Efforts? February 11th, 2025
Procrastinating on Succession Planning Endangers Your Legacy January 31st, 2025
Should Your Career Expire When Your Lease Does? January 8th, 2025
Don’t Be Afraid to Raise Your Rates! December 15th, 2024
Don’t Be Confused by the Different Ways to Value Law Firms November 20th, 2024
Downsize Before Completely Retiring October 29th, 2024
How Spouses Can Support Law Firm Succession Planning September 5th, 2024
Effective Website Strategies When Merging Law Firms August 8th, 2024
The Future is Coming (Whether or Not You Are Ready) July 10th, 2024
Should My Associate Be My Successor? July 2nd, 2024
The 3 Biggest Exit Strategy Mistakes Lawyers Make June 3rd, 2024
When Should You Retire? May 10th, 2024
The Latest in Law Firm Ownership April 17th, 2024
Selling a Personal Injury Law Firm March 5th, 2024
How Do My Earnings Compare to Other Lawyers? February 2nd, 2024
Deal Structure for Law Firm Sales January 3rd, 2024
Your Reasons to Not Go Solo Are Wrong: The Top 10 Fears of Going Solo December 6th, 2023
Boosting Revenue Before Retiring November 3rd, 2023
Investing for a Satisfying Retirement October 6th, 2023
The Problem of Too Few Rural Lawyers September 13th, 2023
Five Truths About Compensation August 7th, 2023
Succession Planning Client Transitions – “Show Me the Money” July 5th, 2023
Yikes! I’ve Lost My Job — Now What? June 6th, 2023
Retirement Phases May 8th, 2023
Dementia and Aging Boomer Lawyers April 3rd, 2023
Working for the Jerk Partner as a Young Associate March 1st, 2023
Associate Buyouts - Better Than You Think February 1st, 2023
The Three “Do Nots” of Law Firm Buyers January 4th, 2023
Removing Succession Planning Obstacles December 7th, 2022
The Contingent Exit Strategy November 1st, 2022
When Selling A Law Firm Was Unethical October 3rd, 2022
Adding Partners When You’re a Small Firm Owner September 1st, 2022
Have You Prioritized Your Exit Strategy Goals? August 1st, 2022
Why Lawyers Procrastinate on Succession Planning July 12th, 2022
Phasing Into Retirement June 1st, 2022
How to Transition Clients When Succession Planning April 1st, 2022
What’s New in Law Firm Ownership? February 8th, 2022
So, What’s My Law Firm Worth? December 1st, 2021
Remember the Basics of Job Interviewing November 2nd, 2021
Buying a Firm That’s Dependent on Marketing & Advertising Dollars October 5th, 2021
Strategic Planning Information Sources September 1st, 2021
Pricing a Law Firm When Selling to an Insider August 2nd, 2021
Top 6 Reasons to Hire a Paralegal Over a Lawyer July 9th, 2021
Appraising a Law Practice in Different Settings June 2nd, 2021
Pro Bono: Doing Good Feels Good May 3rd, 2021
Buying a Law Practice: Not as Risky or Complicated as You Think April 2nd, 2021
Working Part-Time Before Retiring From Your Law Practice March 11th, 2021
Paying a Premium for a “System” February 1st, 2021
An Overlooked Obstacle to Succession Planning January 4th, 2021
Don’t Be Afraid to Raise Your Legal Fees December 8th, 2020
Assessing a Law Firm’s Revenue: All Is Not Created Equally November 2nd, 2020
Succession Planning Challenges? Don’t Let Them Hold You Back. October 8th, 2020
Reassessing When to Retire During a Pandemic September 8th, 2020
Does Passion Equal Happiness on the Job? August 3rd, 2020
What Can Law Firm Sellers Ethically Do During a Transition? July 13th, 2020
Practice Makes Perfect, Even When Planning for Retirement June 8th, 2020
Is Strategic Planning Relevant in the Covid-19 Age? May 14th, 2020
Hypocrisy and Selfishness Abound When Failing to Plan for Succession April 15th, 2020
Underbilling? Not Recording Time? There’s No Excuse! March 17th, 2020
Recruiting Your Successor (Promising Premise, Perilous in Practice) February 6th, 2020
Law Firm Revenues Down? Stop Blaming the Competition. December 3rd, 2019
Considering a Document Review Job? Weigh the Risks First. September 4th, 2019
Including Office Space as Part of a Law Firm Sale? August 6th, 2019
A Few Quick Tips When Implementing a Strategic Plan July 8th, 2019
Superb Client Experience: The Simplest Details Count the Most March 11th, 2019
Never Forget the Value of Your Firm’s Staff January 4th, 2019
Fearing Retirement? Don’t Worry, Be Happy! December 1st, 2018
Debunking the Biggest Rainmaking Myth November 5th, 2018
Be a Joiner: Networking for Success as a Lawyer September 6th, 2018
Failing Health Causes Failed Succession August 8th, 2018
Ethical Billing Practices to Keep Your Clients Happy June 11th, 2018
Compensating Retiring Lawyers for Client Transition Efforts May 10th, 2018
Should a Solo Join a Bigger Law Firm? Is Bigger Better? March 30th, 2018
How to Approach Difficult Conversations About Succession Planning February 8th, 2018
Solos and Small Firm Owners: Don’t Delay Your Succession Planning December 28th, 2017
How to Know If & When the Time Is Right to Switch or Tweak Practice Areas November 29th, 2017
What Lawyers Can Learn From Apple When Setting Billing Rates October 30th, 2017
Succession Planning Scenarios for Solos & Small Law Firm Owners September 13th, 2017
How to Retain Clients When a Lawyer Retires: Plan for the Skill Gap August 4th, 2017
The ‘Keep It Simple, Stupid’ Marketing Plan July 17th, 2017
Preparing Your Practice for Sale? Don’t Do Stupid S**t. June 5th, 2017
Succession Planning: Don’t Delay Identifying New Leaders March 29th, 2017
Appraising a Law Firm for a Buy-In: CPA’s Need Not Apply February 23rd, 2017
Email Networking Invitations: What Should You Say? January 27th, 2017
Revenue v. Profits: Don’t Forget the Bottom Line January 23rd, 2017
A Rule of Thumb for Valuing a Law Practice Is Not to Use the Rule of Thumb December 7th, 2016
Successful Networkers Follow Up August 22nd, 2016
Lawyers Must Make Room for the Future August 22nd, 2016
Put Networking into Perspective May 13th, 2016
Is it Time to Retire? February 11th, 2016
Achieving New Year’s Resolutions and Law Firm Strategic Planning Goals January 21st, 2016
Is Ohio Gagging Lawyers Speaking at Seminars? October 26th, 2015
Strategic Planning Myths for Law Firms May 4th, 2015
Go Above and Beyond When Interviewing for a Job April 10th, 2015
The New Solo: Jack of All Trades, Master of None? March 12th, 2015
How to Know If a Conference Will Be Worth It February 26th, 2015
Lawyers, Give Thanks: You Have It Better Than You Think! November 26th, 2014
The Wrong Way To Network September 24th, 2014
When Can You Pay a Referral Fee? September 2nd, 2014
Size Matters August 14th, 2014
Planning for the Unexpected May 19th, 2014
Back to Business School for Ethics Violations April 15th, 2014
Be a Small-Town Lawyer February 6th, 2014
Get a Better Job: When and How to Pursue an Alternative Career December 31st, 2013
Four Tips for Meeting Two People in the Room November 25th, 2013
Five To-Dos for Unemployed Senior Lawyers November 5th, 2013
Successful Networking Is a Numbers Game October 31st, 2013
Should I Stay or Should I Go? October 17th, 2013
How to Make Small Talk October 1st, 2013
Soliciting Clients by Text Message September 4th, 2013
Too Busy? When to Hire Help August 16th, 2013
Just Like Lawyers, Legal Marketers Can Be Good or Bad August 2nd, 2013
Show that You Care with Reception Area Reading June 5th, 2013
Are You Earning Enough Money? June 4th, 2013
Client Service: Happy Clients Can Set Lawyers Apart May 15th, 2013
The Perfect Marketing Mix: Business and Pleasure May 13th, 2013
Networking for Job Security April 19th, 2013
Qualities of a Successful Rainmaker April 9th, 2013
Face Time in the Office March 15th, 2013
CLE 2.0: Online Quality March 4th, 2013
Networking Groups – Are They Ethical? February 20th, 2013
Networking and Websites Are Your Best Bet for Marketing February 13th, 2013
Keep Your Marketing Out of Ethics Traps February 6th, 2013
Why Lawyers Should Beware of "Specializing" January 21st, 2013
Even Abraham Lincoln Had to Market January 3rd, 2013
Billing by the Hour: We Didn't Always Do It That Way December 20th, 2012
Law School Regrets December 19th, 2012
Solos: Do You Really Want a Partner? December 17th, 2012
Signage for Solos November 23rd, 2012
Unhappy Lawyers; Why So Many? November 5th, 2012
Career Change and Money October 22nd, 2012
Pro Bono: It Pays to Be Good October 15th, 2012
Client Service: Are Your Clients Really Satisfied? October 1st, 2012
A Personalized Cover Letter Should Accompany Legal Bills September 19th, 2012
Why Be Afraid of Networking? September 12th, 2012
A Coach Reviews The Lawyer's Guide to Professional Coaching July 26th, 2012
When Networking, Confidence and Enthusiasm Are Essential July 2nd, 2012
ABA report: No New Rules Needed for Law Firm Rankings June 15th, 2012
LegalZoom: Good or Bad News for the Legal Profession? June 14th, 2012
When is a Lawyer Like a Barber? June 11th, 2012
Lawyers: Beware Low Billing Rates May 17th, 2012
Work the Room When Speaking in Public April 5th, 2012
Cold Calls Have Chilling Effect On Many Lawyers February 23rd, 2012
Asking For The Business: IMHO, Rarely Ethical or Effective January 13th, 2012
Why You May Want to be a Family Law Attorney When You Grow Up November 30th, 2011
Networking Can Be An Ethical Landmine. Be Careful. November 10th, 2011
Thinking About a New Solo Practice Area? November 3rd, 2011
Say "Thank You" to Stand Out October 17th, 2011
ABA rules: No major ethics overhaul needed To address web marketing August 12th, 2011
The Cost of Switching Law Firms June 6th, 2011
Working with an Attorney Coach December 8th, 2010
The Hourly Rate is Dead - Long Live the Hourly Rate September 16th, 2010
Smart Lawyers Have Smart Phones September 1st, 2010
Lawyer Rankings: What's the Ranting Now? July 23rd, 2010
Take Care of Your Referral Sources May 13th, 2010
Should You Make Resolutions for Next Year? December 28th, 2009
Holiday Cards: Bah Humbug! December 4th, 2009
Networking—It’s Not That Bad! September 16th, 2009
Work the Room Comfortably at a Conference August 7th, 2009
Should I market differently in a down economy? June 26th, 2009
Good News for Lawyers: Your Competition Stinks! June 1st, 2009
How Lawyers Should Ask For The Business May 19th, 2009
