When family and matrimonial lawyers talk about Birdnesting or Nesting, they are not discussing anything related to our flying feathered friends. Rather, the concept of Birdnesting or Nesting in the context of a child custody matter is where the minor children stay in the family home while the parents take turns going in and out…Read More
Jennifer Brandt
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A law school education teaches different aspects of the law and how to think like a lawyer. What it doesn’t teach is how to practice law or the business of being a lawyer. That’s why it’s critical for newly minted lawyers and those in their early years of practice to have mentors from whom they…Read More
It’s been a long hard road; so much has changed since March 2020 when Covid upended our world. Life changed. Our profession changed. We all wonder if things will ever be the same again. While most of us have adapted to a new normal — working remotely (at least some of the time), virtual hearings,…Read More
As most family lawyers will attest, the pandemic continued, and in fact, somewhat increased, the need for family law services. After all, there is nothing like being quarantined with a spouse to test the limits of a marital relationship, and for some couples, they came to the unfortunate realization that their marriage could not survive. …Read More
Because family law cases usually have a limited duration, there is a need to have a constant flow of new business to maintain a successful family law practice. After all, there is little repeat business in this practice area. Since family law clients are usually individuals, most of whom have never dealt with a lawyer…Read More
During the initial client meeting, the lawyer gathers pertinent information for the case. How this is done will vary. Some lawyers provide the client a questionnaire to complete in advance. Others will have administrative personnel meet with the client to acquire the information. While these methods are efficient and do not infringe on the lawyer’s…Read More
One thing we have all learned during this past year is that nothing is for certain, and work as we know it has probably changed forever. Let’s face it, few of us had even heard of Zoom, and now it and other platforms like it, have become the norm for meetings, court hearings and even…Read More
When a legal issue arises, no one wants to wait for answers. A prospective client reaches out to a lawyer seeking an immediate response. While a quick answer may not resolve the problem, it does provide a sense of comfort and relief and gives the client faith that the lawyer is going to give the…Read More
Having a social media presence is more important than ever, especially for those of us working from home who want to maintain a sense of interaction with the outside world. Social media allows us to have a broad reach across our connections, both business and personal, making it possible to use it for entertainment and…Read More
Working from home does not mean that you need to refrain from networking. In fact, these days when we are not seeing colleagues, adversaries, and clients as regularly, it can feel as if the old adage, “out of sight, out of mind” actually applies. And while we may no longer be able to schedule lunch…Read More