The Benefits and Drawbacks Being an attorney often means working long hours on legal research and writing and reviewing documents for clients. Grueling demands from partners and clients mean a lawyer is often juggling expectations. For a small law firm or solo practitioner, adding in the management of the firm and day-to-day clerical tasks can…Read More
Being an effective marketer in the 21st century is all about using the right technology solutions. The internet, social media, and other emerging technologies are central to the way brands connect with consumers. With the right tools and technologies at your disposal, you can automate, simplify, and enhance your marketing efforts. However, the influx of…Read More
Though privacy concerns have always been paramount within the legal profession, new concerns have arisen as more attorneys than ever are meeting virtually with clients over online video conferencing systems. Whether you’re new to this technology or have been using it for years, it is critical to address concerns about confidentiality and cybersecurity. The American…Read More
Most clients have the desire to participate in the critical decision making necessary to resolve their case, and they should do so. To accomplish this, they need to understand what is happening. As their attorney, you have an obligation to communicate with your clients. Often unintentionally, once hired, some attorneys do not always prioritize client…Read More
Martindale-Hubbell is proud to announce that the following attorneys have achieved a Martindale-Hubbell AV Preeminent Peer Review Rating, awarded to only those lawyers with the highest ethical standards and professional ability. Congratulations to: Aimee M. Todd of Todd Disability Law Allyson Kitchel of May Lightfoot, PLLC Andrea M. Gherini of Law Office of Andrea M….Read More
Which Marketing Data Points Law Firms Should Be Watching During the COVID-19 Crisis COVID-19 has taken over our country. Small law firms, as well as small businesses, are among the parties suffering during this pandemic. Although teleconferencing technology has helped make an abrupt pivot to new ways of working, marketing strategies and insights will continue…Read More
As the world continues to adjust to life during the COVID-19 crisis, so do consumers in the way they seek legal representation online. During our webinar hosted on April 29th, we talked with Nolo’s Managing Editor Micah Schwartzbach, Internet Brand’s Principal Analyst Adam Silver and Rebecca Young, Senior Manager of Data and Analytics. Together these…Read More
Forecasters and economists expected unemployment rates to continue to rise in May. Surprisingly to many, however, unemployment fell and employers added 2.5 million jobs. Across the country, claims are still heavily backlogged across most states, but some are starting to make progress towards helping all constituents whose jobs were impacted by COVID-19. As unemployment falls…Read More
Avvo Lawyernomics, a principal legal technology conference, and forum sought to provide attorneys with the latest solutions to help them grow their business. The forum created a community where attorneys and legal technologists could learn from each other. We’re pleased to announce that Martindale-Avvo is relaunchingLawyernomics and taking it completely digital. Lawyernomics ® Online will…Read More
This article focuses on the consumer data referenced in our research report: 7 Best Practices for Attorneys Adapting to COVID-19. How are clients and those looking to hire an attorney behaving since the COVID-19 pandemic? In late April and early May, we surveyed approximately 2,400 visitors to several Nolo network sites, including AllLaw.com, CriminalDefenseLawyer.com, DrivingLaws.org,…Read More
