I frequently tell attorneys running law firms they are incredibly privileged to operate in the fourth most lucrative industry in the United States. However, that doesn’t come cheap, as you also have the third-highest payroll costs compared with overall revenue. This is a double-edged sword since it means lawyers can get away running a poorly […]
If managing your firm’s technology has gradually taken more and more of your time while making you feel less and less secure, you are not alone. Escalating cybersecurity threats and a shift to remote operations have complicated legal IT beyond the comfort zone of most attorneys; after all, you studied con law, contracts, and civil […]
You procrastinate developing your team because there is too much work to do. You resort to suffering in silence and ignore other’s attempts to connect with you (unresponsive). You react to complexities and uncertainties around you without goals or strategies. You spend a lot of time being a jack-of-all-trades and only call an expert when […]
A penny saved is not always a penny earned…especially when pinching it costs you a dollar. Running a small practice requires fiscal responsibility but cutting the wrong corners can self-inflict wounds that gradually bleed a firm dry. It’s something I see all the time with small firms and their tech, often driven by misguided distinctions […]
Good case management software makes your life easier, your work better, and your firm’s bottom line healthier, but choosing a program when you’re not a tech geek is like buying a car when you’re not a gearhead: daunting. Heck, I AM a tech geek, and I don’t have a simple answer for you. There are […]
