Working from home was once considered a luxury. It was something that most lawyers did not do with any regularity. With the advent of COVID 19 and stay-at-home orders, virtual trials and zoom meetings, it is now a privilege for most of us to go to the office, or even the courthouse, for that matter….Read More
Jennifer Brandt
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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
Working from home has become the new normal in light of the COVID-19 pandemic, and more of us are using social media even more frequently than before. Social media continues to allow us to connect with friends and family, keep up to date with current events, and market our businesses. In an earlier post, I…Read More
After all of your marketing efforts have materialized and business is thriving, there comes a time when you may consider hiring a staff member to assist you. This is not an easy decision and is often accompanied by some trepidation. Learning to delegate can be difficult at first. But the key to growing and expanding…Read More
Working as a lawyer takes a lot of time and dedication. Yet, so many of us, despite our heavy workload, understand the importance of becoming involved in our community, charitable organizations, professional organizations, etc. This involvement provides many benefits such as social connections, networking opportunities, and professional development. Nonetheless, there are only so many hours…Read More
Most of us are so busy developing our legal practices that we don’t even have time to rest, much less think about succession planning. When starting out, it is essential to focus on business development and growth while doing excellent legal work to build our reputation. However, time goes by quickly, and before we know…Read More
Achieving work/life balance is a popular topic discussed in numerous articles and blog posts. In reality, however, it seems to be an unattainable goal especially in the legal profession where it has become an expectation (like in our world as a whole), that lawyers are available 24/7 to handle whatever issues may arise. In fact,…Read More
Social media is not simply a way to connect with friends and family. For lawyers, it can also be a powerful and cost-effective marketing tool that has the capacity to reach many. Knowing where to begin with using social media can, however, be daunting. The following five tips provide a roadmap for successful marketing through…Read More
The lawyer-client relationship typically develops out of a need. The client has a problem, and the lawyer is tasked with solving it. When starting this relationship, there is a certain amount of unease and perhaps even a lack of trust like any endeavor into the unknown. The client may be concerned, for example, that the…Read More
There is no shortage of posts and articles about business development for lawyers. However, what is not frequently discussed is what happens after a marketing initiative becomes successful. Potential clients start to call and email looking for representation. At this point, the lawyer cannot simply sit back and assume these new leads will magically result…Read More