Law Practice Management
Real estate lawyers: Make a name for yourself with social media
On top of being unfamiliar with the best marketing techniques, many lawyers struggle to find the time for business development activities. The internet and social media offer real estate lawyers new options for reaching out to existing and potential clients and is a friendly, non-offensive way to interact with them. Websites, Facebook, LinkedIn and Twitter… Read More »
Categories: Real Estate, TechnologyHow you can adjust your Facebook news feed preferences
Are you wondering why you aren’t seeing more LAWPRO posts in your Facebook news feed? (or seeing too many posts from your Aunt Helga?). Facebook uses certain algorithms to decide what you see, and gives preference to companies who pay to get priority in your feed. With a few clicks, you can make changes to… Read More »
Categories: TechnologyPrepare your client for trial and avoid a malpractice claim
I recently spoke about preparing your client for trial and avoiding a malpractice claim at the Advocates’ Society “Practice Essentials: Managing Your Way to Trial Success” CPD chaired by Emily C. Cole and Norm J. Emblem. The CPD spurred us to create a Client Trial Preparation Checklist to help you cover the bases with your clients. I hope the thoughts below… Read More »
Categories: Civil Litigation, Communication Errors, Precedents, Risk Management & Claims Prevention, Risk Management StrategiesLAWPRO Magazine archives: Delegating responsibly and effectively
Delegating work, especially routine work, frees up the lawyer (delegator) to tackle more difficult and demanding work. It also better serves the interests of the firm and the client if these tasks are delegated to a lower level of competence in the firm. The delegatee (associate to whom the work is delegated) develops new skills… Read More »
Categories: Law Practice ManagementpracticePRO Resource: Sample budget spreadsheet
One of the most downloaded resources each year on practicePRO.ca is our Sample Budget Spreadsheet for law firms. It was created as a supplement to our Managing the Finances of your Practice booklet. A budget is an essential part of any business financial plan, but many lawyers going into business on their own for the… Read More »
Categories: Practice AidsDo you have what it takes to be a sole practitioner?
One-third of the more than 25,500 lawyers in private practice in Ontario are sole practitioners. as a solo, it’s great to have the freedom that comes with being your own boss, but you also have full responsibility for all aspects of the operation of your law practice. Do you have what it takes to be… Read More »
Categories: Practice AidsDanger: When a hacker emails you instructions in the name of your client
The determination and energy of hackers knows no bounds. They show remarkable imagination and ingenuity in coming up with ever more devious ways to steal trust funds by duping lawyers. As an example of this, we have recently seen several instances where a fraudster hacked into a client’s email with the intent to divert funds… Read More »
Categories: Fraud Prevention, TechnologyWhat to buy for the lawyer in your life, and some fresh thinking on firm Christmas cards
With a week to go until Christmas, this is the time for many procrastinators to start their panicked shopping trips. If you’ve got a lawyer on your list, and need some suggestions check out Monisha Yowell’s Tis the Season: Top 5 Gifts for the Lawyers in Your Life. The suggestions cover the techy, the traditional… Read More »
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