Casework may form the bulk of your law firm’s revenue, but it’s by no means your only opportunity for producing a profit. In addition to earning via billable hours and contingency fees, you can capture additional revenue by taking advantage of an existing, and sometimes underutilized resource: referrals. If you’ve yet to make a dedicated…Read More
Many lawyers, especially solo practitioners and those in small firms, try to do everything themselves. That mentality can lead to costly inefficiencies. As we head into the 2020s, what are the tech solutions that lawyers should consider? We asked a handful of tech leaders who know the problems law practices are trying to solve with…Read More
Social media, emails, and search engine optimization may play a vital role in modern law firm marketing efforts, but referrals remain as powerful a tool as ever. Whether they come from clients or fellow attorneys, referrals can prove a valuable source of business for both new and established law firms. On the client end, they…Read More
Social media has been a game-changer for many industries, and law firms across the country have definitely used it to their advantage. Social media is a valuable way to start conversations on topics relevant to your firm, get in touch with new leads, strengthen your reputation, and find opportunities for growth. As you develop your…Read More
The legal industry has seen huge advances in recent years, with everything from global markets to remote counsel transforming the way that attorneys interact with clients. Unfortunately, however, many otherwise impressive law firms remain woefully in the past in terms of legal marketing and intake. Piles of paperwork are far too common, as are slow…Read More
Scams abound in today’s digital environment, but phishing remains one of the most devastating. The 2019 State of the Phish Report revealed that 83 percent of organizations suffered phishing attacks in 2018. This represents a notable increase from the 76 percent of respondents who endured such attacks the previous year. These attacks took several forms,…Read More
In the recent report, Hiring an Attorney 2019, Martindale-Avvo examined a number of factors about how legal consumers behave when it comes time to hire a lawyer. One of those factors includes what resources clients use to conduct research. While many start with referrals from friends and family to find an attorney, an equal number…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
Every law firm needs new clients to survive and grow, and yours is no different. While there are plenty of online marketing methods available, none of them come close to the power of organic search. Ranking high in Google’s search rankings is vital to the growth and development of any modern law firm, and effective SEO…Read More
When prospective clients contact you, you probably don’t think much about how they decided to hire you. Even if their path to your practice seemed like a straight line — perhaps the result of a client referral — their consumer journey likely took a few detours before reaching your door. In a recent Martindale-Avvo study,…Read More
