There are multiple scenarios whereby fraudsters will attempt to have you wire funds to a different account than the one that you had intended to fund. Unfortunately, some of those attempts are successful. LAWPRO has received such claims and heard of many others. Here are some tips to assist you if such a fraud happens… Read More »
Categories: Fraud PreventionpracticePRO has created a 20″ by 30″ poster which highlights all the risk and practice management resources we have to offer lawyers and law firms. We have sent copies to all the law libraries in Ontario, and still have a number left over to offer to Ontario firms. If you would like a copy sent… Read More »
Categories: Announcements, Law Practice ManagementMary Lokensgard has previously written (for Attorney at Work) about accommodating clients with special needs. In a new post she has expanded that idea to include client’s scheduling problems and language barriers as needs to be addressed as well. She has a number of easy to implement suggestions to make your office more accommodating to… Read More »
Categories: Communication ErrorsStephanie Francis Ward, writing in the ABA Journal, has compiled 50 Simple Ways You Can Market Your Practice. She points out that successfully marketing yourself doesn’t have to require an expensive marketing plan or innate talent on the part of the lawyer: just simple techniques done consistently. The advice comes from lawyers in many fields,… Read More »
Categories: Law Practice ManagementOne third of the lawyers in Ontario are sole practitioners. Being your own boss and having full responsibility for your practice can be rewarding as well as daunting. (For lawyers considering striking out into sole practice, LAWPRO has a chart to help you figure out if you’re cut out for it) If you are just… Read More »
Categories: Law Practice ManagementAs part of LAWPRO’s public awareness efforts to promote the role of the lawyer, we have produced a video: Ever wonder what happens if you die without a will? It emphasizes how a preparing a will can avoid a lot of headaches. We will be promoting this video through social media and other channels, and… Read More »
Categories: Wills & EstatesLawyers understand the need to ensure that clients have a good experience at their office, in terms of finding a welcoming environment and being able to understand how their matter is being handled. However older clients or clients with physical disabilities may require that more care be taken to identify and assist with their particular… Read More »
Categories: Communication Errors, Law Practice ManagementOnce you have decided that you are prepared to represent a client in a particular matter, you are ready to begin building a relationship with that client. Even if you already have a relationship with the client, but are taking on a new case, it is essential that you communicate with him or her to… Read More »
Categories: Communication ErrorsWe couldn’t have said it better ourselves! There is great advice from Sidney Troister on the red flags of real estate fraud and how you can avoid being a victim in this Torkin Manes bulletin (reproduced with permission): Much has been written about the flags of mortgage fraud, with a description of flags often buried… Read More »
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