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Ask Attorney Jennifer B.: The Importance of Mentorship for Lawyers
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
Ask Attorney Jennifer B.: How to Battle Burnout in 2022
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
Ask Attorney Jennifer B.: Understanding family law client changes during the pandemic
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
Ask Attorney Jennifer B.: Top Family Law Marketing Tips to Find New Clients
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
Ask Attorney Jennifer B.: Why lawyers should be involved in the intake process with clients
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
Ask Attorney Jennifer B.: Marketing Your Practice During Times of Uncertainty
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
Ask Attorney Jennifer B.: How to Put Prospects at Ease
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
Ask Attorney Jennifer B.: How to Stay Professional on Social Media
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
Ask Attorney Jennifer B.: 4 Ways to Stay In Touch This Year
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
Ask Attorney Jennifer B.: How to Prepare to Go Back to the Office
After sheltering at home now for most of the year, some of us are ready to return to our offices as workplaces begin to reopen. While we once wondered how we would ever get accustomed to working at home, now the question is how to re-adapt to working away from home. The COVID-19 virus is…Read More
Ask Attorney Jennifer B.: How to Maintain Your Work-Life Balance at Home
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
Ask Attorney Jennifer B.: Keeping Clients Up to Date
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