Attorney at Work Today

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Six business development activities to get your practice off to a running start.

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Flat fees only work when you manage the work well. That’s where these legal project management tips come in — to ensure flat fee profitability.

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Being aware of the obstacles is the first step in planning for life after law.

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In his latest book, Richard Susskind’s goal isn’t to sell hype or pour cold water on everything — it’s to replace fuzzy impressions with crisp mental models. Make sense of AI’s impact on the legal pr…

How do you design compensation plans that are good for your law firm and the new hire? Follow the wise counsel of the rule of thirds.

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While many of us grew up to the tune of “quitters never win and winners never quit,” we know that’s not exactly true. After all, the world is full of inspiring tales of quitters who’ve come out on to…

Getting good at business development isn’t something you do for ‘extra credit.’ It’s how you create your future. Jay Harrington answers lawyers’ most common questions about selling legal services.

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What makes a great lawyer? Is it intelligence, good people skills, effective writing? Five traits that make a lawyer stand above the rest.

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Making friends is an anxiety-inducing nightmare scenario for many people, especially those averse to mingling. It employs all of the triggers for the socially allergic: small talk, shaking hands, loo…

Many lawyers feel compelled to pounce on a new business opportunity by immediately presenting the case for the firm. But crafting good follow-up questions and prompting a conversation is the better p…

When you are a first-year associate in a big law firm the way is fraught with booby-traps. Here are 17 tips to help you become an excellent attorney.

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There’s an old saying, “Law is a jealous mistress.” After two of my own divorces and representing hundreds of divorce clients, I used to joke that I knew many ways to screw up a relationship but not …

If you’re not increasing your legal fees regularly, you’re taking a pay cut. Here are five essential steps to ensure your annual legal fee increases are thoughtful, fair and easy to implement.

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Non-engagement letters are exactly what they sound like: the opposite of an engagement letter. Here’s why sending them is a very good idea. 

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