Ellie Diamond
Ellie Diamond is a freelance writer with a background in the arts and mental health. She received a BA from Emerson College and an MA in creative arts therapies from Lesley University. Using her work experience as a teacher and tutor, she has focused her writing on explaining complex topics to a lay audience. Those topics include personal finance, home buying and selling, digital marketing and wellness.
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Recent Articles
Mental Health for Lawyers: Risks and Prevention Strategies
The legal profession is experiencing a serious mental health crisis. A recent survey revealed that 70% of lawyers reported feeling exhausted, while 65% felt mentally and physically overwhelmed. Stress and overwhelm are antithetical to a thriving law career — and they’re bad for your health, too. Here’s what you can do about it. Preventing Burnout and Protecting…Read More
Guide to Running a Solo Legal Practice
There’s nothing like the excitement of opening a solo law practice. You answer to no one except your clients, and every decision comes back to you. Even with this excitement, your new venture can be intimidating. Many attorneys start their practices without experience in business management, accounting, or marketing — then realize they have to…Read More
Guide to Running a Small Legal Practice
Running a small law practice is as exciting as it is challenging. It requires juggling case management, practice growth, and financial management, often all in a single day. From organizing your workflow to marketing your services, here’s how to make your practice thrive. Workflow and Client Experience A successful small law practice operates smoothly and…Read More
Best Practices for Content Creation and Optimization
It’s 2023, and content is still king. According to Semrush’s State of Content Marketing 2023 Global Report, 97% of surveyed respondents have used content successfully in the past year, and most of those respondents plan to increase their budgets. For lawyers, content provides an opportunity to increase name recognition and establish a reputation. It helps…Read More
Leveraging Emails To Engage Existing and New Legal Clients
Email is one of the most effective tools for growing your practice. You use it every day, but are you using it to its full advantage? The Benefits of Email Marketing for Lawyers The National Law Review recommends email marketing as an effective strategy for firms of all sizes. Steps for Starting or Revising an Email…Read More
How to Leverage Q&A Platforms like Quora
When you’re a lawyer, answers are your currency. People come to you seeking expert insight into topics that mean the world to them. Your expertise can help them reach a goal or avoid serious trouble. This dynamic turns online question-and-answer forums like Quora into powerful marketing tools for lawyers. Quora is arguably the most popular…Read More
Looking Ahead: What’s New for Social Media in 2023
Social media platforms are ideal places for lawyers and potential clients to connect. It’s a low-stakes environment that serves people at every stage of the attorney-search process, from “Can my landlord legally do that?” to “Hmm, I might need a lawyer.” The more a lawyer puts themselves out there on social media, the more connections…Read More
How Does AI Help Law Firms?
Artificial intelligence (AI) is driving an enormous shift in white-collar professions. While some have responded with fear that machines will “take their jobs,” others look for the potential in these new tools. For lawyers in all practice areas, AI has the potential to minimize time spent on repetitive tasks, letting lawyers spend more time working…Read More
Andrew Jaffe, Attorney at Law: Doubling His Legal Practice
Andrew Jaffe has been practicing law since 1977. Nearly 20 years ago, he turned his focus exclusively to e-commerce and internet law. He was one of the first in his practice area, but that quickly changed as the internet gained momentum. Andrew needed a way to showcase his credentials and set himself apart. He set…Read More
Using Social Media at Your Law Firm
Social media is a proven way for attorneys to get more clients. According to the American Bar Association, 86% of surveyed respondents for their annual Tech Report indicate that their firms have a presence on social media. So how can you leverage your social media accounts? Small to mid-sized firms often don’t have a specialist…Read More
A Lawyer’s Quick View of Advertising on Google
No matter who your clients are, they’re probably on Google. It handles more than 87% of all search engine traffic in the United States, and 28% of this traffic comes from Google Ads alone. Google Ads is a pay-per-click (PPC) advertising platform. You tell Google how much you’ll pay for your ad to run when…Read More
How to Effectively Address Client Reviews
When people search for attorneys, they pay attention to what other clients have to say about their experiences. According to our research, 80% of legal consumers find reviews important or very important when choosing an attorney. Reminding people to leave reviews of your practice is an important part of your marketing strategy, but so is…Read More