Month: April 2013
Commercial debt collection scam by Niu Zhiming of Xiware Technologies
An Ontario lawyer notified us that they have received an email from the purported Niu Zhiming of Xiware Technologies with regards to a commercial debt litigation scam. For examples of other names attached to this kind of fraud see our Confirmed Fraud Page. For an explanation of how this fraud works see our Fraud Fact… Read More »
Categories: Debt Collection Fraud, Fraud WarningsHe/she who has it all figured out… falls behind
When approached by new lawyers just starting out in practice, we often recommend finding a mentor: A senior lawyer who knows the ropes, who has “seen it all”, and who can explain aspects of practice that the mentee would otherwise only learn via trial and error. But learning does not always have to flow downhill,… Read More »
Categories: Law Practice ManagementPersonal injury settlement scam by Eva Harvey
An Ontario lawyer notified us that she was contacted by the purported Eva Harvey with regards to a personal injury settlement scam. This is a new scenario involving a dog attack, but the essense of the fraud is similar to other settlement scams we’ve seen, such as employee injury or unfair dismissals. The aim is… Read More »
Categories: Employee Injury / Dismissal Fraud, Fraud WarningsCommercial debt collection scam by Xian Chin of Shanxi Xinfusheng Machinery
A Florida lawyer notified us that they have received an email from the purported Xian Chin of Shanxi Xinfusheng Machinery with regards to a commercial debt litigation scam. For examples of other names attached to this kind of fraud see our Confirmed Fraud Page. For an explanation of how this fraud works see our Fraud… Read More »
Categories: Debt Collection Fraud, Fraud WarningsLaw student week at Slaw.ca: What hiring firms are looking for
Over at Slaw.ca it is Law Student Week, where both regular and guest contributors are writing posts aimed at law students and new lawyers. The subjects cover everything from social media to professionalism to “24/7 lawyering“. Here is one of the articles we contributed on what hiring firms are looking for: In a competitive job… Read More »
Categories: Law Practice ManagementCommercial debt collection scam by Ludvik Harald
Six Ontario lawyers and one in Illinois have notified us that they’ve received an email from the purported Ludvik Harald looking to retain them with regards to a breach of a business loan agreement. This is similar to other frauds of this kind we have seen. For a full description of how this fraud works… Read More »
Categories: Debt Collection Fraud, Fraud WarningsCommercial debt collectin scam by Sebastian Aksel of JSC Tosmare Shipyard
Six lawyers in Canada and the U.S. have notified us that they’ve received an email from the purported Sebastian Aksel looking to retain them with regards to a breach of a business loan agreement. This is similar to other frauds of this kind we have seen. For a full description of how this fraud works… Read More »
Categories: Debt Collection Fraud, Fraud WarningspracticePRO Resource: Voicemail tips
Although not everyone likes it, voice mail is an essential tool. Used properly, it can help you better communicate with and serve your clients. To avoid frustrating clients, consider the following points for handling incoming calls from our Managing a Better Professional Services firm booklet,: Give callers the option to leave a traditional message: If… Read More »
Categories: Communication Errors, Law Practice Management